Connotation/Denotation & Word Origin
Figurative Language
Organizational Patterns
Point of View
Text Features
100
Priscilla loves a good deal and heads right to the clearance rack at the store. Priscilla is very ____.
Which word has a negative connotation?
A. thrifty
B. stingy
C. smart
B. stingy
100
(1)Molly and Matt are siblings. (2)Everybody thinks Molly is a real peach! (3)She has many friends and is always busy doing things to help her family. (4)Matt is a night owl so he sleeps in all morning. (5)He never helps his family do chores around the house! (6)Matt always gets in trouble!
Which sentences from the article use a metaphor?
Sentences 2: Molly is a real peach!
Sentence 4: Matt is a night owl.
100
What organizational pattern/text structure is this organizer used for?
Cause and effect / problem and solution
100
Determine the point of view:
You really should clean high-touch areas daily to reduce your chances of getting sick or a cold. You should sanitize your computer keyboard, cell phone, and pencils.
Second person
100
What text feature is shown below?
Bold font
200
The word AFFECT comes from a word meaning...?
af •fect (Ә -fĕkt’) 1. to simulate or imitate in order to make some desired impression 2. to display a preference for 3. to imitate [Middle English from Latin affectare, to strive after]
to strive after
200
The branches screamed as they scraped the window during the storm.
What is the meaning of the personification used in the sentence above?
The branches made a lot of loud noise in the storm.
200
What is text structure of the following passage?
Some dinosaurs are bipeds. Bipedal dinosaurs walk on two legs. They may use claws on their hands to attack. Other dinosaurs are quadrupeds. That means that they walk on four legs. This helps them move faster.
compare and contrast
200
Determine the point of view:
I couldn’t believe my luck. As soon as I walked into the room, I saw the envelope on the table with my name on it. My heart pounded in my chest as I tore it open. “Congratulations!” it read. I couldn’t help but smile, knowing that all my hard work had finally paid off. This was the moment I had been waiting for.
First person
200
What is the function of a timeline?
To show the chronological order of an event
300
“Mrs. Bertha Flowers was the aristocrat of Black Stamps. She had the grace of control to appear warm in the coldest weather and on the Arkansas summer days it seemed she had a private BREEZE which swirled around, cooling her.”
What is the denotation of the word BREEZE in this sentence?
A. A slight wind
B. A comfortable feeling
C. A form of relaxation
D. A breath of fresh air
A. A slight wind
300
"He was tall, but exceedingly lank, with narrow shoulders, long arms and legs, hands that dangled a mile out of his sleeves, feet that might have served for shovels, and his whole frame most loosely hung together."
The author uses hyperbole in this sentence to-
A. express how he feels
B. explain the awkward appearance of the man
C. compare the man to shovels
D. give the man human characteristics
B. explain the awkward appearance of the man
300
What organizational pattern is this organizer used for?
compare and contrast
300
Determine the point of view.
Megan walked down the hallway, her head hung low, trying to avoid the stares. Inside, she was replaying the argument she’d had with her friends, feeling a mixture of anger and regret. Across the hallway, a group of students whispered, wondering if the rumors they heard about Megan were true. Meanwhile, her friends were sitting in the cafeteria, still unsure whether they should apologize or wait for her to come to them.
Third person-omniscient
300
Where would you find a caption?
Close to/under/next to the image or picture
400
The word DETOUR comes from a word meaning...?
de• tour (dē’ toor) 1. a roundabout way or course, especially a road used temporarily instead of a main route 2. a deviation from a direct course or action [OFr., destorner, to turn away]
to turn away
400
The moon said, “You can be my friend. I am lonely at night. I come out when it is dark. Most animals are asleep. If you stay awake every night I will help you shine. Then you can be my friend.”
The purpose of this personification is to show that-
A. the moon comes out at night
B. the moon has human-like feelings
C. the moon can help others shine
D. the moon has friends
B. the moon has human-like feelings
400
What is the organizational pattern?
This morning was crazy. My alarm clock was set for PM instead of AM, so I woke up really late. I just threw on some clothes and ran out the door. I rode my bike as fast as I could and thought that I was going to be late for sure, but when I got there everyone was outside and there were firetrucks all lined up in front of school. I guess somebody pulled the fire alarm before class started. It worked out though, because nobody really noticed or minded that I was tardy.
Chronological order
400
Determine the point of view:
I was standing in front of the classroom, my palms sweating as I held the paper in my hand. Everyone’s eyes were on me, waiting for me to start reading. My voice trembled as I began, and I could feel my face turning red. All I wanted was for the bell to ring and end my misery. Why did I even volunteer for this?
First person
400
What text feature is shown?
Diagram
500
Replace the UPPERCASE word with a positive connotation word:
Antwan was very LONELY. He did a lot of things by himself.
Answers may vary: independent, self-assured, strong
500
She has been practicing her dance routine as if her life depends on it.
What is the meaning of the simile?
Her dance performance is high stakes; she may only have one chance.
500
What is the organizational pattern?
A sprain is a tear in a muscle. Sprains happen when a muscle is twisted or overstretched. They can be painful. If you sprain a muscle, you should ice it immediately. Putting ice on a sprain will reduce swelling and pain. It may help stop internal bleeding too.
Problem-solution
500
Determine the point of view:
Megan shuffled down the hallway, her eyes glued to the floor. She didn’t want to see anyone, especially not after the argument with her friends. The whispers seemed louder than usual, like everyone knew what had happened. Megan wished she could disappear into the crowd, but instead, she kept her head down and walked as quickly as she could.
Third person- limited
500
What information would you find in an index and where would you find it?
An alphabetical order list of everything in a text in the back of a book or other text.