Violet Vocabulary
The children's eggs sparkled with anticipation on the morning of the egg hunt.
What is the meaning of anticipation in this sentence?
What is waiting with excitement?
The Bouncing Bunnies Dance at Dusk 🐇
The bunnies leap through fields so green, (A)
With twitching nose and fluffy tail, (B)
A quiet world, so calm, serene. (A)
They dash through clover, swift, unseen, (A)
Through meadows where the breezes sail, (B)
The bunnies leap through fields so green. (A)
At dawn they nibble, crisp and clean, (A)
Soft whiskers brush the flowered trail, (B)
A quiet world, so calm, serene. (A)
They hide where golden leaves have been, (A)
Then race beneath the moonlight pale, (B)
The bunnies leap through fields so green. (A)
No hunter’s cry, no dangers keen, (A)
Just gentle paws and hearts so frail, (B)
A quiet world, so calm, serene. (A)
Forever in the dusk they preen, (A)
Their peaceful kingdom shall prevail, (B)
The bunnies leap through fields so green, (A)
A quiet world, so calm, serene. (A)
The use of repeated lines creates a sense of _____?
What is peace or calm?
Spring’s longer daylight hours and rising temperatures stimulate plant growth making it a scientifically essential season for sustaining life.
This is an example of ____________________.
What is logos?
Bounding bunnies bounce beneath blossoming branches, basking in the bright spring breeze. 🐰🌸
This is an example of _______________.
What is alliteration?
A baby frog before his loses his tail is called a _________________.
What is a froglet?
The boy criticized the devil eggs as being too bland.
What is the meaning of criticized in this sentence?
What is to give negative feedback?
The Bouncing Bunnies Dance at Dusk 🐇
The bunnies leap through fields so green,
With twitching nose and fluffy tail,
A quiet world, so calm, serene.
They dash through clover, swift, unseen,
Through meadows where the breezes sail,
The bunnies leap through fields so green.
At dawn they nibble, crisp and clean,
Soft whiskers brush the flowered trail,
A quiet world, so calm, serene.
They hide where golden leaves have been,
Then race beneath the moonlight pale,
The bunnies leap through fields so green.
No hunter’s cry, no dangers keen,
Just gentle paws and hearts so frail,
A quiet world, so calm, serene.
Forever in the dusk they preen,
Their peaceful kingdom shall prevail,
The bunnies leap through fields so green,
A quiet world, so calm, serene.
What is the rhyming scene of the first tercet (stanza) in this villanelle?
What is ABA?
Every piece of trash in the water chokes the life out of innocent creatures, from sea turtles tangled in plastic to fish mistaking waste for food, turning their home into a graveyard.
This is an example of _______________.
What is pathos?
The sun was so hot it felt like it could melt the entire planet in seconds! ☀️🔥
This is an example of ___________________.
What is hyperbole?
Baby ducks are called ________________.
What is a duckling?
The kids were astonished at the abundance of eggs that were ready to be dyed.
What is the meaning of abundance in this sentence?
What is a large quantity?
The Bouncing Bunnies Dance at Dusk 🐇
The bunnies leap through fields so green, (A)
With twitching nose and fluffy tail, (B)
A quiet world, so calm, serene. (A)
They dash through clover, swift, unseen, (A)
Through meadows where the breezes sail, (B)
The bunnies leap through fields so green. (A)
At dawn they nibble, crisp and clean, (A)
Soft whiskers brush the flowered trail, (B)
A quiet world, so calm, serene. (A)
They hide where golden leaves have been, (A)
Then race beneath the moonlight pale, (B)
The bunnies leap through fields so green. (A)
No hunter’s cry, no dangers keen, (A)
Just gentle paws and hearts so frail, (B)
A quiet world, so calm, serene. (A)
Forever in the dusk they preen, (A)
Their peaceful kingdom shall prevail, (B)
The bunnies leap through fields so green, (A)
A quiet world, so calm, serene. (A)
How is the structure of the villanelle different in the last two lines of the poem?
What is the rhyming scheme is AA? What is a couplet?
"As an athlete who demands the best from my gear, I trust Nike running shoes because their innovation, support, and performance help me stay at the top of my game."-Lebron James
This is an example of __________________.
What is ethos?
A frog is a tiny, green acrobat, leaping effortlessly from one stage of life to the next. 🐸
This is an example of _________________.
What is a metaphor?
The second stage of the life cycle of a butterfly after it emerges from the egg is called _______________.
What is a larvae?
Her perception of spring changed as she walked through the blooming garden, realizing it wasn’t just a season but a vibrant celebration of life, color, and renewal. 🌸☀️
What does the word perception mean in this sentence?
What is understanding or view of something?
This beloved children's author was born in March and wrote 45 books including "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" and "Green Eggs and Ham".
Who is Dr. Seuss?
Studies show that reading for just 20 minutes a day exposes students to 1.8 million words per year, significantly improving vocabulary, comprehension, and overall academic achievement.
This is an example of _________________.
What is logos?
The sunflower lifted its golden face toward the sky, smiling as it soaked in the warm embrace of the sun. 🌻☀️
This is an example of _____________________.
What is personification?
Clocks are set one hour later at the beginning of this period.
What is daylight savings time?
Too much rain can be detrimental to flowers, causing their delicate petals to wilt and their roots to rot. 🌧️🌸
What is the meaning of the word detrimental in this sentence?
What is harmful or damaging?
🐇 The Bouncing Bunnies Dance at Dusk 🐇
The bunnies leap through fields so green, (A)
With twitching nose and fluffy tail, (B)
A quiet world, so calm, serene. (A)
They dash through clover, swift, unseen, (A)
Through meadows where the breezes sail, (B)
The bunnies leap through fields so green. (A)
At dawn they nibble, crisp and clean, (A)
Soft whiskers brush the flowered trail, (B)
A quiet world, so calm, serene. (A)
They hide where golden leaves have been, (A)
Then race beneath the moonlight pale, (B)
The bunnies leap through fields so green. (A)
No hunter’s cry, no dangers keen, (A)
Just gentle paws and hearts so frail, (B)
A quiet world, so calm, serene. (A)
Forever in the dusk they preen, (A)
Their peaceful kingdom shall prevail, (B)
The bunnies leap through fields so green, (A)
A quiet world, so calm, serene. (A)
How many lines are in a villanelle?
What is 19?
Imagine the joy in a shelter dog’s eyes when they feel a gentle touch after days of loneliness, or the soft purr of a once-abandoned kitten finally curled up in loving arms—by volunteering, you become the reason they find hope, comfort, and a forever home.
This is an example of ____________________.
What is pathos?
The bees buzzed through the blooming garden as birds chirped happily in the warm spring breeze. 🌸🐝🎶
This is an example of _____________________.
What is onomatopoeia?
Stage of the life cycle of a plant before the fruit begins to grow.
What is a flower?