Synonyms/Antonyms
What is a synonym? (Give the definition)
A synonym is a word that has a similar/the same meaning as another word.
EX: sad/upset, hot/warm
What does the Latin root "hydro" mean?
Hydro/hydra = Water
Name the genre of writing that tells true stories/factual information.
Non-fiction
What is Barack Obama famous for?
Being the first African American President, bringing the USA out of the 2007 Global Recession, and expanding healthcare access by instituting the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare).
What is an animal that sleeps standing up?
Horses, elephants, giraffes, and flamingos
What is an antonym? (Give the definition)
An antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning as another word.
EX: hot/cold, inside/outside, happy/sad
What does the Latin root "bio" mean?
Bio = Life
Name the genre of writing that tells fake/not real stories.
Fiction
What artist wrote the song "Good Luck, Babe!"
Chappell Roan
What is the fourth planet from the sun in our solar system?
Mars!
Name a synonym for "fast"
Quick, speedy, rapid, brisk, turbo
What do the Greek suffixes "-cracy" and "-archy" mean?
"-cracy" and "-archy" = Government
An author writes the true story of their own life. What is this genre called?
Memoir, or autobiography
In what year was the first Apple iPhone released?
2007
Who killed Tybalt in Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet?
Romeo killed Tybalt, because Tybalt killed Mercutio.
Name an antonym for "accept"
Reject, refuse, decline, defy, turn down
What does the Latin root "dem/demo" mean?
Dem/demo = People
What is the name of the genre of stories that features a puzzling crime, situation, or circumstance that must be solved?
Mystery
Simone Biles is a world-famous Olympian and is considered to be the best in the world at her sport. What sport does Biles compete in?
Gymnastics
What is the meaning of this word: "zoophobia"
Zoophobia = Fear of animals
Name three synonyms for "response"
React, answer, reply, acknowledge, retort
Why is it important to learn Greek/Latin root words?
It is important to learn Greek/Latin root words because it helps you understand unfamiliar words by breaking each word down into its word parts.
What genre of short stories features magical elements, fantastical creatures, and moral lessons, often concluding with a happy ending?
Fairy tales/Folk tales
What is Eminem's real name?
Marshall Mathers
What is the most used spice in the word?
Black pepper