Prefixes/Roots
What does the prefix mal- mean?
A. Cold, icy
B. Cruel, evil
C. To look, to see
B. Cruel, evil
If a character narrates in a poem, we call that character a...
Speaker
Central idea is...
A. a word that sounds like it's spelled
B. a word that means the same as another word
C. a message or overall idea found in an informational text
D. a theme
C. a message or overall idea found in an informational text
James is a porcupine of quills, bristling anytime another student tries to talk to him.
A. Personification
B. Simile
C. Metaphor
D. Symbolism
C. Metaphor
What is a group of lines in a poem called?
Stanza
What does the root -spec- mean?
A. To understand from someone else's viewpoint
B. To survey across a view
C. To look, to see
D. To breathe in
C. To look, to see
If the narrator is speaking in first person point of view, write a sentence using a pronoun indicating that viewpoint.
I walked my dog.
Thinking about it, I believe I would prefer to read today.
Skateboarding is my favorite hobby.
We like ice cream on Sunday afternoons.
Central ideas are often ___________ in the text, meaning you can point to it.
A. Implicit
B. Explicit
B. Explicit
The cannon went boom, and everyone stopped in their tracks as fear crept into their hearts. (There are TWO answers)
A. Onomatopoeia
B. Simile
C. Personification
D. Metaphor
A. onomatopoeia
C. Personification
This poetic device is when structures, sounds, words, or phrases appear multiple times, like in "gifted" in "Brown Girl Dreaming."
What does the prefix mis- mean?
A. Wrong, incorrect
B. Good, perfect
C. Judging someone
D. Factual
A. wrong, incorrect
"The mom looked at her son and thought if he brings home one more bad grade I will take away his violin and computer. The son looked back and thought math is dumb. I won't ever succeed."
What point of view is this?
Third-person omniscient
You read a text about dinosaurs. The text says dinosaurs carry super old diseases that if exposed could lead to catastrophe on Earth. Climate change is exposing old dinosaur bones, and if we don't fix the climate, there will be new diseases on Earth. What is the central idea?
Climate change is causing problems that we haven't thought about before.
Dinosaurs might carry diseases that affect humans thanks to climate change.
The world was hostile, particularly cruel, after sunset.
A. Metaphor
B. Personification
C. Simile
D. Hyperbole
B. Personification
True or false: A speaker and a narrator are the same thing.
Write a word that uses the prefix mal-.
Maleficent
Malnutrition
Malpractice
Malfunction
"You thought there was candy in your backpack, but then you remembered you saw chocolate on your dog's nose this morning. Uh oh!"
What point of view is this?
A. First person
B. Second person
C. Third person limited
B. Second person
You read a text about Helen Keller, who was blind and deaf. The text tells you about her overcoming her disabilities to become a successful author and adult. What is the central idea?
Helen Keller overcame great obstacles to become successful.
Helen Keller is a household name after overcoming her disabilities and adversities.
What tone does this personification give the reader?
A. Spirited, energetic, brave
B. Free, light, happy
C. Frightening, nervous
B. Free, light, happy
Flashbacks could tell you three things. Which one below is NOT one of those three things?
A. Memories
B. Dreams
C. Mood
D. Actual shift in what's happening
C. Mood
Which of these words has a meaning that deals with "hoping to find, looking in search of"?
A. Juxtaposition
B. Speculate
C. Prospect
D. Prosporous
C. Prospect
Why is point of view important?
A. It helps us understand the setting and time.
B. It helps us understand the central idea.
C. It helps us understand the characters' thoughts and feelings.
D. It creates suspense.
C. It helps us understand the characters' thoughts and feelings.
What is the central idea of "Bad Boy"?
A. Boys should not be encouraged to play sports.
B. Reading is the most interesting activity for boys.
C. Writing poetry and dancing are "girly" activities.
D. Boys should be allowed to pursue whatever interests them.
D. Boys should be allowed to pursue whatever interests them.
Write your own sentence that includes a simile.
Answers will vary
BONUS: What is the statement in argumentative essay called that tells the reader how you feel/what you're arguing?