Greek/Latin Affixes/Roots
Context Clues
Figurative Language
Connotation & Denotation
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Where does a prefix go in a word?
What is at the beginning.
100
Michael appeared infallible on the basketball court because he never missed a shot. What is the best meaning of infallible?
a. incapable of making an error
b. imperfect
c. faulty
d. unsure of what he's doing
Infallible means incapable of making an error.
100
What type of figurative language uses "like or as" to compare two things?
What is a simile?
100
What is the definition for connotation?
The feeling associated with a word. It could be positive, negative, or neutral.
100
How old is Mrs. Lovan?
What is 46?
200
What is the best definition of a "root" of a word?
a. the base of a word
b. the middle of a word
c. the end of a word
The root is the base of a word.
200
Kayden's overt flirting with Kyndall during lunch drew the attention of Landon, her boyfriend. What is the best meaning of overt?
a. concealed
b. hidden
c. obvious
Overt means obvious.
200
George said, "There were too many cousins and aunts and uncles around for actual singing in the house. How fun that would have been!" What does this example of verbal irony indicate about George?
a. He never says what he means.
b. He often sings with his extended family.
c. He does not feel comfortable performing in front of others.
This indicates that (c) George does not feel comfortable performing in front of others.
200
What is denotation?
The dictionary definition of a word.
200
Mrs. Lovan has three daughters. What is the full name of one of them?
Claire Alexis Lovan
Alyssa Cate Lovan
Cora Blake Lovan
300
An omnivore is an animal that eats both plants and meat. What does the prefix omni mean?
a. to eat
b. everywhere, everything, or all
c. one or the other
Omni means everywhere, everything, or all.
Ex: omniscient, omnipotent, omnivore
300
You walked into the party like you were walking onto a yacht. You're so vain. You probably think the this song is about you. What is the best meaning of vain?
a. being modest
b. pride in one's quality
c. lack of real value
Vain means pride in one's quality.
300
Which type of figurative language is used in this sentence and what does it mean?
Brayden was a real Romeo when he sat near the girls in his class.
This is an allusion to Romeo and Juliet. It means that he is romantic, charming, and/or attracting many romantic interests. He has a lot of rizz.
300
Which word has the most positive connotation?
dwelling, house, home, residence
Home is the most positive.
300
What schools has Mrs. Lovan taught at?
Dixon Elementary
Bend Gate Elementary
Webster County Middle School
400
The root word, ced means, "to go". What is the meaning of the word, "precede"?
a. to go after
b. to go away
c. to go before
Precede means to go before.
400
Blake's rude and pithy response to his teacher only took a second, but it landed him a week in after school detention. What is the meaning of pithy?
Pithy means brief, concise, or short.
400
What type of figurative language is shown here?
Metaphor
400
Which word has the most negative connotation?
cheap, frugal, thrifty
Cheap has the most negative connotation.
400
What staff member has Mrs. Lovan worked with the longest? Hint: we worked together at Dixon and WCMS
Miss Donna
500
What prefix would you add to eligible to mean "not eligible"?
"in" to make ineligible.
500
The pungent odor of my mom's shower cleaner burned my nostrils and made it hard for me to breathe. What is the meaning of pungent?
Pungent means sharp, spicy, acidy, biting, piercing, strong
500
Alliteration
500
What is a synonym for bossy that would be neutral?
pushy, domineering, masterful, oppressive
Masterful would be a synonym for bossy that would be neutral.
500
What staff member at the middle school has Mrs. Lovan taught?
Miss Hillary