Vocab
What are the TWO definitions of casual?
Not planned
Suitable for everyday use
What are roots?
The base words from which many other words are formed.
What are the TWO definitions of soothe?
to make calm, relaxed
to relieve soreness
What is a simple subject? What is a compound sentence?
A main word or words that tell what or whom a sentence is about.
A sentence with two or more clauses connected by a coordinating conjunction.
What is a synonym for originate?
arise, derive, begin
What is an antonym for the word "constant"?
changing
"tele" is a prefix that means ____, "graph" is a root that means ____, together they make "telegraph" which means _____.
far away, writing, writing from far away
What is the definition of stampede?
Correctly use it in a sentence.
a sudden rush of animals or people, usually caused by fear
What is narrative writing?
A type of writing that focuses on a story or recounts a series of events.
What does it mean to excel?
to do well, be better or greater than others
What does it mean for something to be monotonous?
Always the same
What does the root "bio" mean?
What are two words that are made from the root "bio"?
Explain what they mean based on the root.
life; biography, biology
What is a synonym of the word "mediocre"?
Average
What is the theme of the story?
The lesson or message
Correctly use the word "hardy" in a sentence.
Definition: able to survive under bad conditions
What is a synonym AND an antonym for the word "realistic"?
Synonym: Practical
Antonym: Fantasy
"photo" means ____
"chron" means ____
List one word for each root and explain it's meaning.
light; time; photosynthesis, chronological
What does it mean for something to be ravenous?
very hungry, eager to satisfy ones needs
What are the 5 components of a plot diagram?
Exposition, Rising action, Climax, Falling action, Resolution
What is the definition of brawl?
Correctly use it in a sentence.
a rough, noisy fight
What are the 2 definitions of the word "veteran". Correctly use both in two separate sentences.
1. someone who served in the armed forces
2. someone with much experience
The prefix "de" means _____, the root "hydr" means ____, so "dehydrate" means _____.
remove, water, to lose water from body
What are the 2 definitions of the word "punctuate". Correctly use both in two separate sentences.
1. add marks such as commas and periods to writing to make it clearer
2. to interrupt from time to time
What is an abstract lesson?
Give me an example of what an abstract lesson should AND shouldn't look like.
Lesson that can be applied outside of your story.
Waking up late:
too specific: setting multiple alarms
abstract: being more responsible
There are TWO definitions of exhaust.
What are these definitions and correctly use both in two separate sentences.
1. to use up
2. to tire out