Context Clues
Which of the following best describes what the word "benevolent" means in: "the benevolent man donated a lot of money to charity."
Kind - Sad - Confused - Tired
What is Kind
Comparing two things, as well as an explanation.
What is an analogy?
What does "diction" refer to?
What is the author's choice of words?
The text structure which lists an order of events based on the time in which they take place.
What is chronological order?
What well-known chip brand is shaped like a triangle?
What is Doritos?
Which of the following best describes what the word "elated" means in the sentence: "She was elated after her hard-fought victory."?
Sad - Confused - Tired - Happy
What is happy?
"He snored as loud as a chainsaw"
What is a simile?
The structure of words to form cohesive sentences.
What is syntax?
The text structure that explains a problem, and the events which took place that caused it.
What is cause and effect?
What was the name of the former social media app, now called "X"?
What is Twitter?
Easy - Difficult - Quick - Unpleasant
What is Difficult?
I am so hungry I could eat a horse.
What does "Connotation" mean?
The emotional association (or impact) a words has on the overall meaning.
The text structure which lists steps in a process.
What is procedural order?
How many grams of sugar does Monster's "White" energy drink have?
What is ZERO?
What does "nefarious" mean in the sentence: "The villain had a nefarious plan."?
Good - Evil - Common - Unusual
What is Evil?
When an author uses a tangible item to represent a thought or idea.
What is symbolism?
Which is an example of diction that conveys a positive connotation?
"Like a warm hug" - "Cold-hearted" -
Stubborn - Boring
What is "Like a warm hug"?
The text structure in the following sentence is "Coach Clark was mad at our class because we misbehaved while he was out of the classroom."
What is cause and effect?
What National Football League team has the team colors purple and gold?
What is the Minnesota Vikings?
In the sentence "His demeanor was stoic, even after wrongfully taking the blame for something he did not do." what does the word "stoic" mean?
Emotional - Unwavering - Cheerful - Angry
What is Unwavering?
The author will use this sound device in attempts to making sure the reader understands important information within their writing.
What is repetition?
Which example of diction that conveys a negative connotation?
Cheap - Frugal - Thrifty - Resourceful
Which of the following text structures would an author use in explaining how they came up with the solution of curing world hunger?
What is problem and solution?
In which three sports at East Central High school does the athlete use an object to strike a ball?
What is - softball, baseball, and golf?