Connotations
The word “cheap” can mean inexpensive, but it can also suggest something negative. What is the negative connotation?
In "The Giver", Jonas forms an alliance with this character to uncover the truth about his society and seek freedom.
The Giver
Identify the Point of View: "
Do you love robots? Do you love saving money? If so, you're going to love Bob's Robot Emporium. Getting to Bob's is easy. If you are coming from the west, just head east on route 272 until you get to route 47. Head south on route 47 until you see the sign for Bob's Robot Emporium. You can't miss it. If you are coming from the other way, head west on route 272 west until you get to route 47, then head south."
2nd Person
Add a dialogue tag to the sentence below. NOTE: All grammar, spelling, and punctuation must be correct!
"I can't believe it's already Friday."
"I can't believe it's already Friday," she said.
1. I have a friend.
2. She loves to read books.
Combine the sentences using a relative clause and relative pronoun, and identify the relative pronoun in the sentence.
I have a friend who loves to read books.
The word “home” often suggests more than just a building. It connotes feelings of ___ and ___.
comfort, safety
Relationship-driven Interaction: In "The Treasure of Lemon Brown", the relationship between Greg and his father is strained by this disagreement, which sets the story in motion. NOTE: Your answer must include the 2 things that Greg and his father disagree about.
Greg's low grades and desire to play basketball
Identify the Point of View: "
Bones loaded the rifle on his lap. He wasn't sure he could win, but he knew he wasn't going down without a fight. He wasn't afraid, but he was nervous with anticipation. He knew that they were coming. Then three men on ATVs pulled up to his house. They were wearing leather jackets with red skulls on the back. One of the men wore a yellow band on his arm. He had a green Mohawk. He was the one who screamed, "Give us the girl and we'll let you live." Bones didn't believe them. He looked at the girl. Bones thought that she looked scared. He would never let them have her."
3rd Person Limited
Add a dialogue tag to the sentence below. NOTE: All grammar, spelling, and punctuation must be correct, and the verb you choose must match the sentence.
"We need to hurry if we want to make it on time!"
"We need to hurry if we want to make it on time!" he exclaimed.
1. I visited the museum.
2. It has an amazing art collection.
Combine the sentences using a relative clause and relative pronoun, and identify the relative pronoun in the sentence.
I visited the museum that has an amazing art collection.
The words “suspicious” and “curious” both describe a reaction to something unknown. Which has a negative connotation, and why?
“Suspicious” because it suggests distrust or doubt about something’s intentions?
Identify the type of interaction Greg has with Lemon Brown, and explain why you chose this answer.
Alliance-driven: Chase away the thugs and protect the treasure
Relationship-driven: Learning the importance of family and the value of personal history
Identify the Point of View: "
"Ding!" Katie looked at her phone. It was a text message from Jeff. "Ugh! Not now," she said to herself. She was mad at Jeff for a comment that he had made the last time that they spoke. Meanwhile, while Katie was ignoring Jeff, he was at home trying to figure out why Katie was mad at him. "Did I say something that might have made her angry?" he thought to himself. "No, I have been a perfect gentleman," he concluded."
3rd Person Omniscient
Add a dialogue tag to the sentence below. NOTE: All grammar, spelling, and punctuation must be correct, and the verb you choose must match the sentence.
"Do you know where my backpack is?"
"Do you know where my backpack is?" she asked.
Correct the inappropriate shift in the following sentence:"Please make sure the door is locked before you will leave the house."
"Please make sure the door is locked before you leave the house."
(shift from indicative mood to future tense)
The words “unique” and “weird” both describe something unusual. While “unique” is often positive, what does “weird” connote that makes it negative?
Strange, unsettling, or abnormal
Identify the type of interaction that Roger and Mrs. Jones have in "Thank You Ma'am", and explain why you chose this answer.
Conflict-driven: Roger tries to steal her purse.
Relationship-driven: Mrs. Jones feeds Roger and teaches him a life lesson.
Identify the Point of View: "A young girl in a Girl Scout uniform knocked on the front door of a white mansion. A butler wearing a tuxedo answered the door. "May I help you?" the man asked. The young girl began speaking, "Would you like to buy some cookies? Some of the proceeds go to charity." The man cut off the young girl by saying, "Let me see if the head of the home is available." The young girl smiled and straightened the buttons on her uniform.
3rd Person Objective
Add a dialogue tag to the sentence below. NOTE: All grammar, spelling, and punctuation must be correct, and the verb you choose must match the sentence.
"Be careful where you step!"
"Be careful where you step!" he warned.
Correct the inappropriate shift in the following sentence: "The students studied hard for their competition, and then the prizes are awarded by the principal."
"The students studied hard for their competition, and then principal awarded the prizes."
(shift from active to passive voice)
The word “luxurious” suggests wealth and comfort, while “extravagant” suggests something more excessive. What does “extravagant” connote that makes it less positive?
Wastefulness or overindulgence
Relationship-driven Interaction: In "The Giver", Jonas’s emotional bond with this family member influences his decision to leave the community.
Gabriel
Identify the Point of View: "'Where is the crystal?' hissed General Zim. Leo spoke slowly. He knew that General Zim would have his head if he failed to respond properly. He figured that the General might have his head even if he did respond properly. 'The rebel scum took it, my lord. We are tracking their movements as we speak.' General Zim's face curled up. His reptilian tongue flicked in and out of his mouth. 'Good. See that you retrieve it, or else.' Leo gulped and rubbed the back of his neck. He understood what General Zim was implying."
3rd Person Limited
Add a dialogue tag to the sentence below. NOTE: All grammar, spelling, and punctuation must be correct, and the verb you choose must match the sentence.
"Tell me where the treasure is!"
"Tell me where the treasure is!" he demanded.
Correct the inappropriate shift in the following sentence: "He runs every morning, and later he would prepare breakfast for his family."
"He runs every morning, and later he prepares breakfast for his family."
(shift from indicative to conditional)