The central idea of an essay, the one big idea that the entire text tries to communicate.
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What is the difference between a "literal" phrase and a "nonliteral" phrase?
A literal phrase means exactly what it says.
A nonliteral phrase uses figurative language and would not make sense if it were interpreted literally.
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Define prefix and provide an example.
a segment of a word that attaches to the beginning of a root or base word, used to change its meaning.
example: "im" meaning not
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What are five signal words/phrases that can help you to understand the meaning of a new word?
because, but, like, unlike, although, on the other hand, or, for example, + many more!
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What is an opinion?
(Give an example)
An opinion is a statement that cannot be proven and can be argued. It is usually a person's thoughts or feelings.
(Labrador Retrievers are the best dogs to own.)
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The main idea is always the first sentence of the paragraph.
True or False?
False. The main idea can either be stated anywhere in the paragraph, or it may not be stated at all and the reader must infer the main idea.
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What does the phrase "butterflies in my stomach" mean?
That the person has a nervous or anxious feeling.
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Indescribable
What is the suffix in this word? (What does it mean?)
What is the prefix in this word? (What does it mean?)
Is there a root or a base in this word? What is it?
suffix: able (having the ability to do something)
prefix: in (not)
base word: describe
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As the audience gasped, Marvelo contorted himself until he was the size of a shoebox.
What does contort mean?
to twist, or reshape
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George Washington was the first president.
Fact or Opinion?
Fact
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What are supporting details?
Supporting details explain more about the main idea and can provide additional information or examples to help the reader to understand.
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What does it mean when someone is "skating on thin ice"?
It means that they are taking huge risks and if they fail, there will be negative consequences.
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How does the suffix "ness" change the meaning of a word?
It changes the word to be a "state of being".
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The wedding turned into a complete debacle; not only did the bride and groom get into a screaming match at the reception, but the band never showed up and the cake was inedible.
What does debacle mean?
a catastrophe, or a tragic event
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Country is my favorite type of music.
Fact or Opinion?
Opinion.
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What is a supporting detail you could use in a paragraph about the benefits of having a summer vacation from school?
Studies show that students remember more information when they take frequent breaks and allow their bodies and minds to relax.
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What does the phrase "knight in shining armor" mean?
It means finding the perfect man/woman that will protect and care for you for the rest of your life.
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How does the prefix "re" change a word?
(Provide an example)
It states that a verb must be "done again", or repeated.
Ex. Try --> Retry means to "try again"
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The fortune teller at the carnival was either prescient or extremely lucky when she predicted that I would win the liteery; I just sent her a check for $1,000 from my winnings.
What does prescient mean?
able to predict, or foretell, the future
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Giraffes are the tallest mammals.
Fact or Opinion?
Fact.
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What are 3 supporting details you could use in a paragraph about the success of the artist Eminem?
Eminem won a Grammy Award for his first album and third albums. He also won an Academy Award for his song "Lose Yourself". At the zenith of his career, Eminem was ranked on Rolling Stone Magazine's list of 100 Greatest Artists of All Time.
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What does the "final straw" mean?
The last act or event that causes a person to lose patience or give up.
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What is the difference between a root and a base?
(Provide an example of each)
A base word is a real word that can stand alone.
Ex: Think
A root word cannot stand alone; it must have a prefix or suffix in order to make sense.
Ex: spect (as in "spectacle")
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I couldn't hear them, but it was clear from their angry gesticulations that they were having an argument.
What does gesticulations mean?