Vocabulary
A word or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase in the same language.
Synonym
Give two synonyms for TIMID and SWIFT
Timid --> Shy
Swift --> Quick
What is the tone of the poem?
Serious
Loving
Caring
Compassionate
EXTRA-
beyond
True or false: Central idea is the same as the main idea?
True
Adjective
What is an adjective to explain the following quote from "Equiano?"
for I told her the truth, because my mother would
never suffer me to tell a lie
Honest/Truthful
What is the purpose of the poem?
To persuade others to love themselves and others.
Identify the meaning of the prefix...
HYPER-
Over
What is a narrative point of view?
Author's point of view
A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning
Inferences
What can we infer about the following statement from "Equiano"?
It was in vain that we besought them not to part us; she was torn from me, and immediately carried away, while I was left in a state of distraction not to be described.
Equiano was ripped away from someone he loved dearly abruptly and that current situation has left him speechless.
Where could we place the setting of the poem?
Inner-self
Identify the meaning of the prefix...
CO-
With
Define Satire
The use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues.
A comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification
Analogy
Finish the analogy
Blue :: Color
___ :: ____
Circle :: Shape
Car :: Vehicle
NBA2K ::Video Game
What does the author mean by the line "birthing is hard and dying is mean?"
Birthing requires building and building is hard; dying is easy but causes a lot of grief and anger so it can be implied as mean.
Identify the meaning of the prefix...
AUTO-
Self
What is the purpose of the figurative language?
Hints found within a sentence, paragraph, or passage that a reader can use to understand the meanings of new or unfamiliar words.
Context clues
What are THREE traits that we can identify about his/her friend by using context clues...
My friend is sometimes hasty when he does his homework.
Careless
Not attentive
Working too fast
Poor grades
What is the central idea of the poem?
Loving others and yourself through the twist and turns of life.
Identify the meaning of the prefix...
ANTI-
Opposite of
What are Ms. Martin's plans after May or end of school?
Creative director, filmmaking, and Los Angeles.