Poetry
a group of lines within a poem
stanza
What is the relationship of these two words:
disguise, expose
antonyms
Horses come in all kinds of colors. A dark brown horse with black legs is called a bay. A horse the color of a new penny is a sorrel. If a horse has large black and white patches of color, it is called a paint.
What is the author's purpose? (PIE)
Inform
"Where is the Emerald City?" he inquired.
What does the word inquired mean?
a) questioned b) yelled c) said d) whispered
questioned
This man is doing something ________. Should we call the cops?
(not legal)
illegal
words with the same ending sounds at the end of lines or stanzas
rhyming words
early
Yesterday I bought some skittles. I picked out all the yellow ones and gave them to my dog because they were nasty. I ate all the rest and they were delicious! You should try the purple package!
What is the author's purpose? (PIE)
Persuade
The stars glistened in the moonlight like shiny diamonds.
What does the word glistened mean?
a) melted b) heated c) sparked d) dissolved
sparkled
It was so ________ of my neighbor to water my plants while I was on vacation.
(thought)
thoughtful
where each line of text ends
line break
What are two synonyms for dirty?
dingy, dull, dusty, soiled, tarnished, obscure
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Persuade
As they drew near, the cow suddenly gave a kick and kicked over the stool, pail, and even the milkmaid! Everything fell to the ground with a great clatter.
Clatter most likely means:
a) smash b) pail c) repetition d) reply
smash
Who is the ________ of this house?
(one who owns)
owner
Sammy, who is six years old,
caught himself a common cold.
Nothing special, nothing new,
sniffles and a cough or two
Which is the rhyme pattern?
AABB
deceive: trick :: educate: __________
direct, instruct, inform, counsel, enlighten, advise, train, teach
The rabbit challenged the turtle to a race. There was no way the turtly could win, so the rabbit took a nap in he middle of the race. By the time he woke up, it was too late! The turtle had won!
What is the author's purpose? (PIE)
Entertain
This adventure made the travelers more anxious than ever to get out of the forest, and they walked so fast that Dorothy became tired.
Anxious most likely means:
a) peaceful b) eager c) exciting d) awakened
eager
The __________ is trying to decide if we should have a state tax or not.
(one who governs)
Governor
Words that create images in your brain that appeal to the senses
imagery
unsavory: delicious:: fiery: ________
cold, icy
4 cups Rice Krispies, 8 tablespoons butter, 1 bag mini marshmallows
Melt the butter in a pot. Stir in marshmallows. When combined, add Rice Krispies. Put in a large pan to cool.
What is the Author's Purpose? (PIE?)
Inform
A chorus of boisterous laughter came from the rowdy children as they ran out to recess.
Boisterous most likely means:
a) warm b) good-natured c) easygoing d)noisily
noisily
The Black Mamba is the most _______ snake in the world!
(poison)
poisonous