All About Words
Figurative Language
Types of Text
Text Structure
Point of View
100
What does the prefix re- mean in the words: redo, repeat, and reread?
Again
100
Tim forgot his glasses so he was as blind as a bat.
simile
100
a short tale to teach a moral lesson, often with animals or objects as characters
fable
100
Susan stomach hurt so her mom gave her some medicine.
Cause and Effect
100
I'm going to be late to school if you don't hurry up!
First person
200
What does the suffix -less mean in the words: priceless and fearless?
Without
200
The computers at the school are old dinosaurs.
Metaphor
200
Like Jamal, Sebastian also has 2 brothers and 1 sister.
Compare and Contrast
200
You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You're on your own. And you know what you know.
Second Person
300
What does the root bio- mean in the words: biology and biography?
life
300
water plops into pond splish-splash downhill warbling magpies in tree trilling, melodic thrill
onomatopoeia
300
an text about someone's life written by someone else.
Biography
300
Initially, Ross was afraid to go on the ride. His sister told her that she will hold his hand the whole time. After a long time of comforting, Ross eventually go on to the ride.
Sequence
300
Wilbur never forgot Charlotte. Although he loved her children and grandchildren dearly, none of the new spiders ever quite took her place in his heart. She was in a class by herself. It is not often that someone comes along who is a true friend and a good writer. Charlotte was both.
Third Person
400
What does the root word com- mean in the words: communication, commingle, and compare?
together
400
The wildfire ran through the forest at an amazing speed.
Personification
400
a form of literature that consists of dialogue between characters which is intended for theatrical performance rather than just reading.
play
400
Polar bears are large and stocky with hind limbs that are longer than the forelimbs, and a long neck. They have large, funny feet that act as snowshoes. Their creamy-white fur is dense and water-repellent, enabling them to shake dry after swimming.
description
400
The other day when I was walking to school, I saw a street cleaner sit in the truck while his partner did all of the work. Both of those people were getting paid. People need to take street cleaning more seriously. Street cleaning is important because it decreases the pollution, it gives our city a better look, and it increases employment.
First person
500
What does the root sub- mean in the words: submerse, submarine, and subway?
under or below
500
It was so cold today that I saw polar bears wearing jackets.
Hyperbole
500
a story with unbelievable elements, related as if it were true and factual
tall tale
500
There are several reasons why many of us choose our eating habits, and I will outline below some of these reasons. Those of us who watch a lot of TV may attribute advertisements to our choice of snacks. On the other hand, the generation who grew up with fresh produce probably favors fruits and vegetables as a result.
Cause and Effect
500
Grandpa and Luis walked through the apple trees. This was their favorite past time. "When I was a kid," Grandpa started, "I used to walk around all day with crab apples in my cheeks. One in each cheek." Luis giggled, "I can see you doing that Grandpa."
Third Person
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