SYNONYMS/ANTONYMS
What is a synonym for the word replied?
said, told, stated, answered
What is the definition of the word deteriorate?
condition gets worse and worse
A statement that cannot be proven, comes from your own personal beliefs
opinion
What does the prefix /pre/ mean?
before
What is a simile?
Comparing two things using like or as
What is a antonym for the word excellent?
poor, inferior, terrible
a large, wide open area
expanse
written conversation between characters identified by quotation marks
dialogue
What does the prefix /sub/ mean?
under
sub + merge = submerge
What is a Protagonist?
The leading character or a major character in a drama, movie, novel, or other fictional text
What is an antonym for the word brave?
scared, fearful, weak
to be held captive or amazed by something
rapt
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What does the prefix /dis/ mean?
not or opposite
What is Personification?
inanimate objects take on human characteristics
What is a synonym for the word eloquent?
fluent, articulate, strong, forceful, persuasive, expressive
a wave of rushing water
torrent
What does the acronym PIE stand for when we talk about the author's purpose?
Persuade, Inform, Entertain
What does the prefix /mis/ mean?
wrong or badly
What is alliteration?
the repetition of the same sound or letter at the beginning of multiple words in a sentence or phrase
What is an synonym for the word apprehend?
capture, arrest, seize, catch
What is the definition of the word furtive?
secretive or sly
What are the five parts of the plot diagram?
Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution
What does the suffix /ed/ mean?
ed means that the action has already happened or past
What is an Allusion?
making a reference to literature, art, history, or pop culture