Verbs
Nouns
Adjectives
Adverbs/Prepositions
Book Terms
100
What does "migrate" mean? Use it in a sentence.
to move from one place to another, often only temporarily Incorrect: immigrate, emigrate
100
What is "instinct"? Give an example from the novel.
the way someone or something naturally reacts or behaves, without having to think or learn about it E.g.: (p.25) When Frightful heard Drum cry out, she instinctively turned under her sharp talons as she stepped into the nest and sat down to keep the baby warm.
100
What are synonyms of "bulky"?
big, huge, thick, massive
100
Which of the following forms of the word below is an adverb? A) Threat B) Threaten C) Threatening D) Threateningly
D) Threateningly The hint is the -ly suffix.
100
What is the specific name for a falcon's nest, which shows that they are generally located in high places?
An aerie or a scrape
200
What does "proofread" mean? Give examples of two proofreading symbols.
to read and correct a piece of written work .^ = insert a period lc/ = make letter lowercase
200
What are "talons"?
the sharp nails on the foot of a bird that it uses to catch animals; its claws
200
What does "frightful" mean?
causing one to be full of fright; causing intense fear or alarm; very bad or shocking; very strong; great or extreme
200
How many prepositions and how many adverbs are in the sentence below? (p.60) "When she was almost to the lodge, a great horned owl saw rabbit and falcon, sped silently out of the woods, and sank her talons into the food."
3 Prepositions/Prepositional Phrase: to [to the lodge], out of [out of the woods], into [into the food] 2 Adverbs: almost, silently
200
What is the name of a male peregrine falcon?
A tiercel
300
What does "elicit" mean?
to obtain something, especially information or a reaction
300
What are "pesticides"? Name one type.
chemical or biological substances (such as a virus, or bacterium) that discourage, confuse, or kill pests; commonly used to kill insects that damage plants DDT is an example. Chlordane is another example.
300
What are synonyms of "majestic"?
grand, beautiful, exalted, dignified
300
Fix one of the 2 incorrect uses of prepositions in the sentences below. *Bonus (+100): Explain why you made this change. (p.70) "Jon Wood picked her upon and folded her wings to her body. He looked in her burned flight feathers."
WRONG: picked her upon RIGHT: picked her up *why? "up" shows only the direction of the motion while "upon" suggests a final location (flat surface) after the motion. e.g. (She climbed UP the mountain vs. She climbed UPON the mountaintop.) WRONG: looked in her burned flight feathers RIGHT: looked at her burned flight feathers *why? "in" suggests a location inside the feathers and "at" suggests a location on the outside of the feathers. (e.g. He looked IN the box vs. He looked AT the box.)
300
What is the name of baby falcons before they are able to fly?
Eyas or eyases
400
What are synonyms of "jab"?
poke, push, hit, punch
400
Prey Name one example of an animal that is natural prey to the peregrine falcon and one that is unnatural. (Refer to Chapters 3 & 4)
Natural: ducks, pigeons (waterfowl and land birds) Unnatural: rabbits, pheasants (land mammals and game birds)
400
What are synonyms of "agile"?
quick, speedy, rapid, nimble
400
What is a preposition? Give an example.
A single word or set phrase that shows location, time or movement relationships in a sentence. They connect nouns, verbs, and adjectives to each other to show these relationships. Examples: at, in, on, about, from, toward
400
What is a perch?
Traditionally, a branch or other object on which a bird rests. Can also describe when a person or thing sits or stands on the edge/top of something.
500
What must follow the verb "prey" in order to be used correctly in a sentence?
A preposition that shows movement or location like "on" or "upon".
500
What is nuance? Give an example in full sentences.
a very slight difference in meaning, appearance, sound, etc. Example: "There is nuance between the colors carnation pink and flamingo pink."
500
Explain the difference in usage of "raving" in the sentences below. A) "You are a raving beauty." B) "The crowd was raving with anticipation for the concert to start."
Raving in Example A is used as an adjective, meaning mad, wild, hysterical, violent, etc. It's used to describe what kind of beauty the subject is. Raving in Example B is used as a verb, meaning to be very excited about something. It's used to describe the actions/emotions of the subject.
500
What is one grammatical definition of an adverb?
An adverb describes a verb or verb phrase (the predicate), giving details or more information about how an action is done (its manner). An adverb often ends in -ly.
500
What are jesses in falconry?
A jess (plural "jesses") is a thin strap, traditionally made from leather, used to tether a hawk or falcon in falconry. Jesses allow a falconer to keep control of a bird while it is on the glove or in training, and allow a bird to be secured on a perch outside its aviary.
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