Base words/Prefixes/Suffixes
The base word of "Hungrily" is
Hungry
Whoosh!
Onomatopeia
The boy was as tall as a giraffe.
Why can the boy be compared to a giraffe?
He is tall!
What is the meaning of the word bat in the sentence below?
The bat hit the ball with a loud BANG!
A wooden tool used in baseball
I puffed out a big breath. I hated going to my babysitter's house.
What is the author's voice?
-Excited
-Annoyed
-Jealous
Annoyed
Which of these words has the same base word as "Hurriedly"?
Hungrily
Hurrying
Hushed
Hurrying
The leaves danced in the breeze.
Personification
You are a wild animal!
Why can the person be compared to a wild animal?
He or she is crazy!
What is the meaning of the word "miss" in the sentence below?
If you don't aim, you will miss the target.
to not hit/make it where you intended
There is always something to smile about!
What can you tell about the author?
-He is very negative
-He is very positive
-He doesn't care about what he is writing.
He is very positive
What does the word redid mean in this sentence?
The girl didn't get a very good grade, so she redid her assignment.
To do well
To do poorly
To do again
To do again
The sun shone brilliantly over the hill, painting the sky a million shades of orange and yellow. The breeze blew gently, giving me shivers and sending the faint smell of the woods towards me.
Imagery
She was as sweet as pie.
Why can the girl be compared to pie?
Because she is nice/sweet
What is the meaning of the word current in the sentence below?
The current status of the paper is incomplete.
Present or right now
I wish more than anything I could take back what I said to you. I'm so sorry.
What is the author's voice?
-Proud
-Jealous
-Regrettful
Regrettful
What does the word uncool mean?
Super cool
In a way that is cool
Not cool
Not cool
Simile
Why would someone be compared to ice?
-They are in an ice bath
-They aren't very nice
-They are freezing cold.
They aren't very nice.
What is the meaning of the word scrape in the sentence below?
She had to scrape off the paint as a punishment.
There are people who could use some help. I need to give them whatever time or help I can!
What can you tell about the author?
-He is rude
-He is selfless
-He loves his parents
He is selfless
Surprise bonus:
What is your teacher's favorite food?!
Answer depends on teacher- :)
She was a hurricane when she got angry.
Metaphor
"How's your day going?"
"Well...I'm a chicken with its head cut off today..."
What does this metaphor mean?
I'm running around crazy today!
What is the meaning of the word fire in this sentence?
If you do not do your job, the boss might fire you!
Let go from a job
"You didn't have to come, you know. We don't need you here."
What is the author's voice?
-Excited
-Annoyed
-Furious
Annoyed