Affixes/Roots
What always comes at the beginning of the word: prefix, root, or suffix?
The frigid water made Elizabeth’s teeth chatter. What does frigid mean?
cold
The part of the plot that tells the beginning details of a story is called...
exposition
After breaking his mother's favorite vase, Casey has to decide whether to tell his mom the truth or blame it on the dog.
Character vs. self
What is the theme of a story?
lesson
True or false
Benefit has a root that means bad?
false
The robber tried to __________ the scene of the crime, but the police managed to catch him.
flee
Most of the story happens during which part of the plot?
rising action
Jamie is camping in the woods when she hears some strange noises around camp. When she's hiking, she sees a bear nearby. Jamie has to find a way to make it back to camp... past the angry bear.
Character vs. nature
What does the word plot mean?
the main events in a story
Microscope has a prefix that means...
small
Tristin couldn’t see the school building; it was SHROUDED by smoke and dust.” What does the word SHROUDED mean?
covered
The highest point and when things start to turn around in the story is referred to as the ________.
climax
Ian is haunted by his grandfather's ghost who has some unfinished business. The only problem: not all ghosts are as friendly as his grandfather.
Character vs. supernatural
What is a summary?
Immortal has a root that means ______.
Which type of context clue uses the opposite of the familiar word to help you figure out a word?
contrast clue
The wrap-up to a story is called what?
resolution
Every year Macy beats De'Andre at the spelling bee. This year, he's hired a special coach to help him so he can win, but Macy doesn't seem bothered. Will his coach help him win against Macy?
Character vs. character
Describe what conflict means.
the problem the character has
Psychology has a suffix that means ________
study of
Which type of context clue gives you a word with a similar meaning to help you figure out what the unfamiliar word means?
synonym clue
What comes between the climax and the resolution?
Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat when people told her she had to move to the back of the bus because of the color of her skin.
Character vs. society
What is the main idea in a story?
the point of a story