Morphology
Micro- means
small
Using your knowledge of the suffix -ful, what is the meaning of the word playful?
full of play or fun
Metaphors
A comparison of two things that says that something is something else.
What is the theme of the story, Lessons Learned?
Too much of a good thing can be bad.
Graph means
Using your knowledge the the prefix re-, what is the meaning of the word remake.
to make again
Personification
Representing a thing or idea as a person OR giving a human like quality to something not human.
Does the relevant detail,
“Both brothers started laughing, and all was well between them once again.” (paragraph 8)
Support the theme, too much of a good thing can be bad.
No, it does not support the theme.
geo- means
Earth
Using your knowledge of the suffix, -ist, what is the meaning of the word scientist?
a person who studies science
Hyperbole
Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.
Does the relevant detail,
“Soon, his little plant started to look tired and sag, but Jarrett added even more water because he thought it was thirsty.” (paragraph 15)
Support the theme, too much of a good thing can be bad.
Yes, This detail gives an example of a previous experience when Jarrett gave his plant too much of what it needed that it ended up killing his plant.
-form means
shape or structure
Using your knowledge of the suffix -ly, what is the meaning of the word wildly?
in a way that is wild
Identify the type of figurative language used in the sentence.
“Jarrett warned, ‘Too much peanut butter is like glue in your mouth.’” (paragraph 12)
simile
Does the relevant detail,
“Jarrett warned, ‘Too much peanut butter is like glue in your mouth.’” (paragraph 12)
Support the theme, too much of a good thing can be bad.
Yes, This detail provides an example of Jarrett warning Tristan that too much peanut butter is not good for you.
-ly means
how something is
Using your knowledge of the bases -graph- and tele-, what is the meaning of the word telegraph?
a message, or writing sent from far off
Why does the author choose to use a simile in this sentence,
“Jarrett warned, ‘Too much peanut butter is like glue in your mouth.’” (paragraph 12)
It helps the reader understand how gooey and thick peanut butter can be.
Does the relevant detail,
“He had taken a huge bite, and the large amount of peanut butter made everything in his mouth stick together.” (paragraph 16)
Support the theme, too much of a good thing can be bad.
Yes, This detail gives an example of Tristan having trouble when using too much peanut butter on his sandwich.