Figurative Language
Author's Purpose
Roots and Affixes
MISCELLANEOUS
CONTEXT CLUES
100
TWO PARTS: 1. buzz, whoosh!, beep! beep! 2. It's raining cats and dogs. or Put the pedal to the metal. or He got away with murder.
What is onomatopoeia? What is an idiom?
100
Advertisements such as: Walmart shoppers, buy two for the price of one!
What is persuade?
100
The word "copilot" means a second pilot in an aircraft. What does the prefix "co" mean?
What is with or together?
100
Like, similarly, not unlike, in the same way, also, furthermore are "clue" words which show this?
What are words that show a comparison?
100
Doing well on the fcat is CONTINGENT upon having a positive attitude and working hard. a) hard work b) dependent c) positive attitude d) contrasted
What is dependent?
200
John laughs like a hyena! or She's as smart as a barn door!
What is a simile?
200
Two Parts: 1. When an author writes a poem, a novel, a short story, he/she is most likely writing to _________? 2. A "Playbill" for a musical or play.
What is entertain? What is inform?
200
The word autograph has the greek root "graph". Graph means...
What is write or draw?
200
Unlike, different from, on the other hand, are "clue" words that show what?
What are words that show a contrast?
200
Getting a good night's sleep and eating well would be an EFFICACIOUS thing to do in preparing for a test. a) ill-advised b) strong c) healthy and effective d) unhealthy
What healthy and effective?
300
Sponge Bob said, "Hey there, Kylia!" or The willow tree whispered, "Sleep well, my prince." or Charlotte spells a word in her web.
What is personification?
300
Two Parts: 1. This is the emotional feeling the reader gets from the author's choice of words. 2. Example: "The boy wistfully smiled as he reminisced about the easy summer afternoons he spent with his girlfriend beneath the willow tree." What feeling do you get from this?
What is mood? Thoughtful, warmth, fondness, romantic
300
Most songs have an interlude. This is a piece of music that connects a verse to the chorus. If "lude" means "tune", then "inter" means...
What is between?
300
Part 1: This is a graphic organizer which has two circles that intersect to show similarities and differences. Part 2: Can you draw this in your test booklet? Why?
What is a Venn Diagram? You MUST write in your test booklet, draw diagrams, notes, timelines to help you map out an answer.
300
The employee received REMUNERATION for doing the extra work requested by her boss. a) demerit b) money c) scolding d) additional work
What is money?
400
My love is a red, red rose. or He's no prince, he's a pig!
What is a metaphor?
400
Two Parts: 1. Written from the author's perspective is called the author's ______________? 2. T/F: A personal narrative is a story where the author uses the pronouns: I, we, ours, us.....
What is the author's point of view? What is true?
400
The suffix -ment means "time". Knowing this information, what does "merriment" mean?
The suffix -ment means "time". Knowing this information, what does "merriment" mean?
400
DAILY DOUBLE!!!!! HOW MUCH DO YOU WANT TO WAGER? This is a lengthy poem featuring the deeds and adventures of a legendary hero. Stories about "Jason and the Argonauts", "Beowulf", "Odysseus" are examples of this genre of poems.
What is an epic poem?
400
The student replied with a FACETIOUS remark that was not appreciated by the teacher. a) thoughtful b) quick c) inappropriate and flippant d) sincere
What is inappropriate and flippant?
500
I'm so hungry I could eat a horse! or I've done this a million times already!
What is a hyperbole?
500
Two Parts: 1. This is the author's attitude toward his subject. 2. Example: "She's a spoiled little brat who doesn't appreciate anything her mother has done for her. She needs a reality check." What is the attitude towards the girl?
What is tone? The tone is negative - scolding, disgusted
500
The first Transcontinental Railroad was built in 1869. The railroad spanned the entire U.S. from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean. Trans- means...
What is across or beyond?
500
Two Parts: 1. Using your past experience and knowledge and applying it to what an author writes is called making an "educated guess" or this. EXAMPLE: 2. "As the music started, she took a deep breath, swallowed hard, and slowly walked to her mark in front of the footlights." What's happening?
What is an inference? She's auditioning or performing.
500
While taking a test may be ARDUOUS for some students, for those who believe they can do well, a test can be a breeze. a) easy b) breezy c) difficult and hard d) artful
What is difficult and hard?
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