AFFIXES
What prefix mean "not"
A. re-
B. un-
C. pre-
B. un-
What is the theme of a story?
the lesson or message of the story
Ashley grabbed her umbrella before leaving the house.
What can you infer about the weather?
it might be raining outside.
“She runs as fast as a cheetah.”
What type of figurative language is this?
options:
metaphor
simile
hyperbole
personification
idiom
simile
The kitten was timid and hid behind the couch when guests arrived.
What does timid mean?
shy / scared
What does the prefix re- mean in the word replay?
again.
To play again.
A story teaches that being honest is important even when it is difficult.
What is the theme?
honesty is important
Julius studied all night for his test and smiled when he turned it in.
What can you infer about how Julius felt?
he feels confident / thinks he did well
“The classroom was a zoo.”
What figurative language is this?
options:
metaphor
simile
hyperbole
personification
idiom
metaphor
The desert was arid, with almost no rain all year.
What does arid mean?
very dry
The word careless has the suffix -less. What does -less mean?
A character keeps trying even after failing many times. What theme might this show?
never give up / perseverance
The lights went out and the wind howled outside the window.
What can you infer is happening?
a storm
“The wind whispered through the trees.”
What type of figurative language is this?
options:
metaphor
simile
hyperbole
personification
idiom
personification
The abandoned house looked dilapidated. Its windows were broken, the paint was peeling, and the roof was falling apart.
What does dilapidated most likely mean?
old and falling apart / in very bad condition
What does the word preview most likely mean?
to view or see something before it happens
A character shares their lunch with someone who has none. What theme could this show?
Kindness / Helping others
Jamal’s hands were shaking as he stepped onto the stage to speak.
What can you infer about Jamal?
he is nervous
“I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.”
What type of figurative language is this?
options:
metaphor
simile
hyperbole
personification
idiom
Hyperbole
Even though the movie was supposed to be funny, the audience remained somber, sitting quietly with serious faces.
What does somber most likely mean?
serious or sad
The word disagree contains the prefix dis-.
What does dis- mean?
not or the opposite of
Why is “friends are important” a better theme than “friendship”?
because theme should be written as a complete lesson or message, not just one word
The playground was empty, puddles covered the ground, and dark clouds filled the sky.
What can you infer happened earlier?
it rained
“Those shoes cost an arm and a leg!”
What type of figurative language is this?
options:
metaphor
simile
hyperbole
personification
idiom
idiom
The scientist was very meticulous, carefully checking every detail of the experiment to make sure nothing was wrong.
What does meticulous most likely mean?
very careful / paying attention to details