Vocabulary
The root cede means go or yield. What does the word recede mean?
a. to combine together
b. to move back
c. to start and stop repeatedly
b. to move back
What is the difference between a metaphor and simile?
A metaphor is a statement in which two objects, often unrelated, are compared to each other. It usually uses the word "is."
A simile is a statement in which two objects are compared to each other using "like" or "as."
What is a noun?
A noun is a person, place, thing, or idea.
What is the challenge in a story?
Conflict
What is the purpose of argumentative writing?
To persuade the reader to do something.
The root jur means law. What does the word jurisdiction mean?
a. an area whose ownership is being contested
b. a location where goods to be sold are produced
c. a location over which a governing body has legal power
c. a location over which a governing body has legal power
Dawn showed a mean gray sea heading up into leaden gray clouds and a wind that moaned through the stays and rigging.
What tone does this sentence create in the excerpt? How?
A. a tone of threat and danger
B. a tone of distrust and sadness
C. a tone of curiosity and confusion
D. a tone of reflection and longing
A. a tone of threat and danger
This line uses words such as "mean" and "leaden gray" in reference to the threat of storms.
Which word is used as an adjective in the sentence below?
"The exhausted runner slowly crossed the finish line."
A. exhausted
B. runner
C. slowly
D. crossed
a. exhausted
What sentence does not belong in the paragraph? Why?
Orcas, also known as killer whales, are extremely social creatures. They generally stick together in groups called pods. Orcas are very protective of one another, which makes sense considering how dependent they are on other members of their pod for survival. In addition, they display affection for one another and have even been observed playing together for enjoyment. Orcas are most abundant in colder waters, such as the waters around Antarctica. They are also believed to share information with other members of their pod, such as where to find food and how to avoid threats.
"Orcas are most abundant in colder waters, such as the waters around Antarctica." The passage is talking about orcas being social creatures. The sentence talks about an orca's habitat.
If we know that tone is the author's attitude towards the subject and the mood is the reader's feeling about the subject, what is the tone and mood of the following sentence?
“The flickering lights buzzed overhead as the empty hallway stretched endlessly before her, each step echoing louder than the last.”
Tone: eerie/suspenseful
Mood: tense/nervous/uneasy
Which word is closest in meaning to the word “reluctant” as used below?
"Maria was reluctant to speak in front of the class, even though she knew the answer."
A. unwilling
B. unsure
C. eager
D. excited
A. unwilling
This is an example of what literary device?
“Love” represented by a red rose
Symbolism
What part of speech is the italicized word?
They attended the concert last week.
Verb
What is the tone of the following sentence?
“Oh great, another group project where I’ll end up doing all the work myself.”
Sarcastic/Frustrated/Annoyed
Which sentence should be omitted to improve the paragraph?
(1) Renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind power, are becoming increasingly popular worldwide.
(2) These energy sources reduce reliance on fossil fuels and help decrease pollution.
(3) Many scientists continue to research ways to improve energy efficiency.
(4) Fossil fuels were formed millions of years ago from the remains of plants and animals.
(5) As technology advances, renewable energy is expected to become more accessible and affordable.
Sentence 4: (4) Fossil fuels were formed millions of years ago from the remains of plants and animals.
What is the meaning of the word "intact" as it is used in the following sentence?
The overhang protected the cliff dwelling from the weather, which is why it was intact hundreds of years later.
Perfectly preserved
What is irony? What are the three different types? Explain.
When something is the opposite of what is expected. There is verbal irony, situational irony, and dramatic irony. Verbal irony is sarcasm. Situational irony is when a situation turn out the opposite of what you would expect. Dramatic irony is when the audience knows something that the characters in the play do not.
What part of speech is the italicized word?
The truck driver delivered the packaged quickly.
Adverb
What is a counterclaim and rebuttal?
A counterclaim is the opposite point of view in an argument. A rebuttal is the statement or evidence that challenges the opposing argument.
How does the writer build suspense in this story?
"I walked into the abandoned house and immediately felt my heartbeat quicken. The floor creaked beneath my feet as I moved slowly down the hallway. Suddenly, I heard a loud bang from upstairs, and I froze."
The author builds suspense by using sensory details like the heartbeat quickening, creaking floor, pacing (slow movement), and a loud bang.
If someone is described as “meticulous,” they are this...
Very careful and detail oriented
Give me an example of imagery.
Answers vary...
Create a sentence in the following format...
Article, adjective, noun, verb, preposition, article, noun
Example: The smelly child ran through the school.
What are the three different types of writings we have done this year? What is the difference?
Narrative: This is a story! It can be about yourself or someone else.
Informational: You are writing about a topic with evidence. This is just an explanation about a topic.
Argumentative: You have to persuade the reader to do something. Make sure you have a thesis statement and clear reasons.
What is the theme/central idea of the following sentence?
“Although the experiment failed at first, the scientist remained determined and continued testing new ideas.”
Perseverance leads to success, etc.