The Stems of Life
Which person would I need to see if I had a rash on my arm?
What is "dermatologist."
Stems=Derm, Ology
The statement "that's a horse of another color" is an example of a(n)
What is "idiom."
This type of writing structure might ask you to put events or steps in a certain order.
What is "chronological."
The type of reader that can simply read the words on a page clearly, but not necessarily understand the meaning.
What is a "passive reader."
In this book, a spider and a pig form an unlikely companionship.
What is "Charlotte's Web."
A surgeon may make many of these while in the operating room.
What is "incision."
Stem=Cise
The use of the word "Plank!" in Yertle the Turtle is an example of
What is "onomatopoeia."
This is how the author intends to make the reader feel while reading.
What is "mood."
The circumstances or situations in the background that influence writing.
What is "context."
In this story, a fostered child takes a daring journey to find his long-lost, musically talented father.
What is "Bud, Not Buddy."
What is "demography."
Stems=Demo, Graph
The story Yertle the Tyrtle is a(n) ________________ for what life was like under authoritarian leaders of the world.
What is "metaphor."
This is the process of making small corrections in your writing, such as spelling or punctuation.
What is "editing."
The process through which the writer reveals the traits of a character.
What is "characterization."
In "The Grinch Stole Christmas," the main character goes through a major change and evolves into a completely different person, making him a(n) ____________ character.
What is "dynamic."
The train in "I Like to See it Lap the Miles" was described as ______________ for its powerful, forceful nature.
What is "omnipotent."
Stem=Omni
"I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud” is an example of both
What is "simile and personification."
This is what a student (or any writer) can use to make sure they have completed all steps of the writing process.
What is the "Writer's Checklist."
This is the protagonist's sidekick or closest ally in a story.
What is the "confidant."
Inside of this story, the main character learns a hard lesson about the danger of materialism.
What is "The Necklace."
Many stems that we have studied have words that sound very similar in both English and Spanish. These types of words are called
What are "cognates."
This type of figurative language is the repetition of the sound in the middle of a series of words. (Seek, Peek, Reek, Repeat)
What is "assonance."
Name each step of the writing process in the correct order.
What is "Prewriting, Drafting, Revising, Editing, Publishing."
How a character is viewed or received by other characters.
What is "reception."
In The Lion King, Scar is a character who is not fully-developed, meaning we know limited information about him, aside from being the "evil brother." This makes him a _________ character.
What is "flat."