vocab
What does ”venture” mean? Use it in a sentence.
Venture: A risky journey
Ex: It may be too risky a venture, the jungle seems terribly dangerous for a young lady.
Name all novels we’ve read this year and list the authors
When Stars are Scattered by Victoria Jamieson and Omar Mohamed
The Giver by Lois Lowry
What word matches this meaning: Continuing to try or put effort into something, even when its difficult.
Perseverance
What are the 2 semicolon rules
list separation and separating 2 indep. clauses
What are ethos, pathos, and logos?
Ethos: Author is credible and an expert in the field
Logos: Based on facts, research, and logical reasoning
Pathos: Text makes the audience feel big emotions
Define the prefix pseudo and give 2 examples
fake
Ex: pseudoscience and pseudonym
What are 2 theme statements for each novel we’ve read?
Define rhetoric
Rhetoric: the art of using language effectively
List the 7 comma rules
list
intro
address
FANBOYS
transitional phrase
appositive
intro quote
What is the source credibility check we learned this year? Explain each element.
A= Author
B= Best before Date
C= Connection
D= Design
E= Expected Outcomes
What does “displacement” mean? Use it in a sentence.
Displacement meaning:The forced movement of people from their homes
due to conflict,natural disasters,or other reasons.
What job does Fiona have? (The Giver)
What job is Jonas assigned?
What’s the name of the child who Jonas’ father takes care of?
What does this prefix mean: Pre-, Ante-, For-
Provide an example for each.
Meaning: Before (ex. Antecedent, Forecast, Pre-Algebra)
Fix this sentence:
2. There going to the park, after school to play soccer but, their not bringing a ball.
They’re going to the park, after school, to play soccer, but they’re not bringing the ball.
Explain the difference between a theme topic and theme statement.
Then, provide a theme statement for any book/movie
theme topic: patience
theme statement: This novel teaches us that good things come to those who wait and have patience.
Define dissonance
Dissonance: A lack of harmony or agreement often referring to conflicting beliefs or actions
Match the quote to the story name:
"We have it all to ourselves," she said, smiling at him over her shoulder as she led the way upstairs."
"The original paraphernalia for the lottery had been lost long ago..."
"You can change things. You can make things better.
Landlady
Lottery
The Giver
Define asylum and profound.
Asylum: Protection granted by a nation to someone who has left their native country as a political refugee.
Profound: Deep in meaning
Fix:
Their going to the zoo this weekend they want to see the lions the tigers and the bears, and they’re bringing snacks, my cousin james is coming too.
They’re going to the zoo this weekend; they want to see the lions, the tigers, and the bears, and they’re bringing snacks. My cousin, James, is coming too.
What is the purpose of learning of word parts (prefixes and suffixes)? How can it help you in life?
answers vary
Define: feign, obsolete, and succinct
Feign: to fake something
Obsolete: Out of date/not used
Succinct: Brief and clearly expressed without unnecessary words
What do the following items symbolize:
-black box
-guest book
-apply
answers vary
Define these three: discern, invariably, and reprieve
Discern: To perceive or recognize something clearly.
Invariably - always; without exception.
Reprieve - a temporary relief or delay.
What is a participial phrase?
group of words that starts with a participle (a verb form acting as an adjective) and modifies a noun or pronoun.
How does one analyze a text?