Vocabulary
Which word means “a statement that seems contradictory but may be true”?
Paradox
Change to active voice: “The cake was eaten by the children.”
The children ate the cake.
“Her smile was as bright as the sun.” This is an example of what?
Simile
A speech given by a single character on stage is called a __________.
Monologue
What does the root chron mean?
Time
Which word means “a detailed account of events over time”?
Chronicle
Identify the dependent clause: “Although it was raining, we went outside.”
Although it was raining
Which type of imagery is used: “The burnt toast smelled bitter”?
Olfactory (smell) imagery
A private, first-person written record of events is called a __________.
Diary
What does the root dox mean?
Belief/opinion
What does the word allocate mean?
To assign or distribute resources
Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?
“I have a big test tomorrow; I can’t go out tonight.”
Define “connotative meaning.”
The emotional or cultural meaning beyond the dictionary definition.
What is the turning point of a story called?
Climax
The root prim means __________.
First
“The soldiers were marauding through the town.” What does marauding mean?
Raiding, plundering
Fix the error: “I like running, to swim, and hiking.”
“I like running, swimming, and hiking.” (parallel structure)
Identify the figurative device: “Time is a thief that steals our youth.”
Metaphor
What’s the difference between tone and voice?
Tone = author’s attitude; Voice = author’s unique style of expression
Which root means “twist”?
tort
Which word means “polished until it shines”?
Burnished
Name two differences between active and passive voice.
Active = subject performs action; Passive = subject receives action; Active is more direct/clear, Passive is wordier.
Write one sentence using imagery for sound.
(Student answers may vary: “The thunder cracked like a whip in the sky.”)
Which word best describes the tone: resplendent, exquisite, gilded?
Celebratory or elegant tone
The word resplendent comes from the root splend. What does it mean?
To shine, to sparkle