Review 1
If a story describes an imagined scientific discovery, what fictional genre would it belong to?
Science Fiction.
What does the greek root -path- mean?
Feelings.
What is repetition?
This is when a word or phrase is repeated multiple times within a piece of writing.
Momentary most likely means?...
Lasting for a short period of time.
What is the meaning of the Latin suffix -ation?
The condition or process of.
What is a barometer?
An instrument used to measure atmospheric pressure.
What does the suffix -metry mean?
To measure.
What is the meaning of empathy?
The ability to share another person's feelings.
What is the main claim of a story?
The central argument the author is trying to convey?
Identify the compound word used as a verb in this sentence: Franklin's father, who had been a professor, homeschooled him.
Homeschooled.
If an author is telling you to put yourself in someone else's shoes and to sympathize with someone, what are they appealing to?
The author is appealing to emotion.
Choose three options that show elements of a reflective essay.
a. The author reflects on a specific topic.
b. The author supports a claim with clear reasons.
c. The author praises a person from his or her life.
d. The author uses informal language with a thoughtful quality.
e. The author includes dialogue that leads to understanding.
f. The author discusses insights gained from an experience.
A, D, F
What is a compound word?
A word that's made up of two or more words that are combined to create a new word with its own meaning.
If someone tells you something and asks you to keep it confidential what are they asking you to do?
Keep it a secret or private.
What word can be added in front of a word to make it superlative?
Most.
Identify the superlative adjective in this sentence:
Alina Chavez was one of the fastest runners.
Fastest.
If a story is stating facts, what is the author appealing to?
The author is appealing to reason.
Identify how many independent clauses are in this sentence.
The father of the boy was a telegraph operator and, to thank Edison, the man taught Edison how to operate a telegraph.
2.