Plot
Figurative Language
Parts of Speech
Author's Purpose
Word Study
100
The time or place where the story occurs
What is setting?
100
The Wicked Witch of the West went her own way.
What is Alliteration?
100
Which word in the sentence below is an adjective? Marco quickly picked the yellow poster.
yellow
100
Circadian rhythms have fascinated scientists for many years. Recognizing that the eye nerves translate information to the brain about the time of day, scientists observe that we adapt to the conditions around us. Also, these researchers have recently discovered that not everyone is alike. For example, teenagers are nocturnal. That is, they are more active at night but do not function as well early in the morning.
To inform.
100
Prefix that means "after".
What is "post"?
200
The story comes to a reasonable ending.
What is resolution?
200
I am so tired I cannot walk another inch.
What is hyperbole?
200
Which word in the sentence is the adverb? Elizabeth softly read the short passage and "popcorned" to Ryan.
softly
200
In Tarpon Springs, Florida there are people who work underwater. These people are called sponge divers. The kind of treasure they look for is called sponges. Sponge diving is not an easy job. The diver has to breathe under the water, and be careful of extreme water pressure.
To inform.
200
Prefix that means "again".
What is "re"?
300
The turning point of the action in the story
What is climax?
300
Henry was a lion on the battlefield.
What is metaphor?
300
Which word in the sentence below is a proper noun? My cousin and I are attending Georgia State University in the fall.
Georgia State University
300
My neighborhood, Tranquil Village, is a wonderful place. It is a clean and safe place to raise children. The only thing missing is a neighborhood park. Our children need a place to play that is not only clean and safe but also close to home. Parents are busy people—they work, they take their children to school, and they vote. The parents of Tranquil Village ask you, as their City Council representative, to vote in favor of establishing a park in Tranquil Village.
To persuade.
300
Suffix that means "more than one"?
What is -s/-es?
400
This part of the story begins to develop the conflict.
What is rising action?
400
The warm and comforting fire spread throughout the house.
What is personification?
400
Which word in the sentence is a preposition? I watched his feet tap underneath his desk as he listened to the Flocabulary video.
underneath
400
Do you want to add years to your life and feel better too? Here are a few tips. First, to decrease your chances of a heart attack, eat a handful of nuts each day. Also, to ease the effects of rheumatoid arthritis, be sure to include some citrus, such as orange juice, in your diet. Finally, exercise on a regular basis. Include weight-bearing activities such as walking and jogging. Also, try yoga for flexibility and stress relief.
To explain.
400
What does the prefix "dis" mean?
non/opposite
500
What was the resolution in the story Amigo Brothers?
Antonio and Felix leave the ring arm and arm before the announcer points to the winner.
500
My baby sister is as cute as a kitten.
What is a simile?
500
Which word in the sentence is a conjunction? Richard was able to eat his waffles and review for his test this morning.
and
500
Game night at our house was hilarious when we played Cranium with two teams of three. Imagine Abram, the savvy surfer, doing an impression of Marilyn Monroe singing "Happy Birthday." Or Dave, the macho bodybuilder, swinging his hips and singing a medley of Madonna's songs. But the most memorable was George's Cranium Doodle hint for the architectural term "flying buttress." It was, well, side-splittingly outrageous!
To entertain.
500
What does the suffix "-ment" mean?
action
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