Stems
What does the Greek and Latin stem contra mean?
against
What does the vocab word Lattice mean?
Wall made of crossing wood to make a fence
What is a Simile?
using a comparison such as like or as
In an argumentative essay, the counterclaim is....
the other side of the argument
What is a noun?
person, place, thing, or idea
What does the Greek and Latin stem duct mean?
lead
What does the vocab word Suburb mean?
area surrounding a city
What is an Allusion?
the act of making an indirect reference to something
"Paula planted pretty petunias in a purple pot." This is an example of:
alliteration
What is the action verb in this sentence:
"I am running as fast as I can!"
running
What does the Greek and Latin stem trans mean?
across
What does the vocab word migration mean?
movement of animals from one area to another
What does the vocab word Consensus mean?
an opinion agreed upon by a group
What does a work cited page include?
an alphabetized list of all the sources used in your paper
What are the three articles?
a, and, the
What does the Greek and Latin stem rect mean?
right
What does the vocab word Innovation mean?
the act of starting something for the first time
Who is the best 7th grade English teacher?
Mrs. Reid
In an argumentatice essay, the thesis is also called...
the claim
How many kinds of verbs are there?
3; linking, action, and helping
What does the Greek and Latin stem miss mean?
send
What does the vocab word corridor mean?
long, running hallway
True or False
Monarchy means no government
False
"I've told you to clean your room a million times!' This is an example of:
hyperbole
What is the action verb for swim?
swimming