Figurative Language
Ring, ring, ring went the telephone.
Onomatopoeia
" I knew I had a great friend in Louis, but I never anticipated that he would throw a surprise party for me and invite my family as well.
What is the meaning of the word anticipated as it is used in the sentence above.
To expect
What is the root word in the word audible? What does the root word mean?
Aud/Audi- hear
Arizona was the last land continental state to become a part of the United States. Officially, Arizona became the 48th state in 1912. Since 1919, Arizona's beautiful Grand Canyon has been attracting tourists. Did you know, Arizona Celebrated its 100th birthday on February 14, 2012?
Chronological
What is a theme? What is at least two more names for theme
The life lesson the story teaches the reader.
AKA
Message
Central message
lesson
moral
Alliteration
Joseph explained that not completing their commitment would be detrimental to the company both financially and socially.
What is the meaning of the word detrimental as it is used in the sentence above?
Harmful
What is the root word in the word bonus? What is the meaning of the root word.
Bene/Bon - Good or well
Ludwig was limping as he turned the corner from the family room. It turns out as soon as he heard the doorbell ring, he leapt off the sofa and belly flopped onto the hard tile floor below. Unfortunately, Ludwig loves to bark ferociously at the front door any time he hears the doorbell. Now it appears that Ludwig wont enjoy a belly rub until his pain goes away.
Cause and effect
What is a central idea? Whats another word for central idea?
Main idea - What the text is mostly about.
The girls hands were ice cubes after sledding.
Metaphor
The executives at the corporation were very interested in making a lucrative business deal with their partner organization because it means they would gain a lot of money and publicity.
What is the meaning of the word lucrative as it is used in the sentence above?
Making a profit
What is the root word in the word credible? What does the root word mean?
Cred- Believe
Arizona is home to one of the worlds greatest natural wonders, the Grand Canyon. About 5 million people visit the Grand Canyon National Park each year. The Grand Canyon formed over 3 to 6 million years ago million years ago by the rushing waters of the Colorado River. Even more, it reaches one mile deep!
Description
What is text structure?
How the author structures the text.
The man was as tall as a sky scraper
Simile
The musical was an astounding performance, so much that three movie directors came up to Maria and asked that she audition for the head actress in several movie roles.
What is the meaning of the word astounding as it is used in the sentence above?
Impressive
What is the root word in Photosynthesis. What does the root word mean?
Photo- Light
A moon is a natural satellite of a planet. There is only one moon which orbits the Earth. Unlike us, there are multiple planets in our solar system which have multiple moons. Mars has two moons, named Phobos and Deimos. Even more outrageoous, Jupiter has a whopping total of 67 moons!
Compare and contrast
Describe the difference between a simile and a metaphor.
A simile compares two things using the words like or as. A Metaphor does not use like or as.
Once in a blue moon
Idiom
For their economics class, students were assigned a project in which they explain the factors involved in making companies profitable.
What is the meaning of profitable as it is used in the sentence above.
Money-making
Dec- ten
Can too much time with digital devices be bad? According to a recent study, most kids spend more time using digital devices than they do in school. Common Sense Media suggests "unplugging" from time to time to reconnect with people and actually experience life rather than digitally see it through social media.
Problem and Solution
What is the structure of an introduction paragraph? What about a body paragraph?
Intro: Hook, background, Thesis.
Body Paragraph: Topic sentence, cite, elaboration (explain)