Prefixes
This prefix means two
What is bi?
This word means the story of a person's life.
What is biography?
buzz, whoosh!, beep! beep! are examples of
What is an example of onomatopoeia?
Doing well on the test is CONTINGENT upon having a positive attitude and working hard. a) hard work b) dependent c) positive attitude d) contrasted
What is dependent?
Like, similarly, in the same way, also, furthermore are "clue" words which show this?
What is comparison?
This prefix means three
What is tri?
This word means the story of your own life.
What is autobiography?
My love is a red, red rose.
What is a metaphor?
Getting a good night's sleep and eating well would be an EFFICACIOUS thing to do in preparing for a test. a) ill-advised b) strong c) healthy and effective d) unhealthy
What healthy and effective?
Unlike, different from, on the other hand, are "clue" words that show what?
What are words that show contrast?
This prefix means before
What is pre?
This word means the study of life
What is biology?
My computer hates me!
What is personification?
The employee received REMUNERATION for doing the extra work requested by her boss. a) demerit b) money c) scolding d) additional work
What is payment or money?
Extreme exaggeration used for emphasis
What is hyperbole?
This prefix means again
What is re?
This word means against germs
What is antibiotics?
I am so hungry, I can eat a horse!
What is hyperbole?
The student replied with a FACETIOUS remark that was not appreciated by the teacher. a) thoughtful b) quick c) inappropriate and flippant d) sincere
What is inappropriate and flippant?
The willow tree whispered, "Sleep well, my prince."
What is an example of personification?
This prefix means life
What is bio?
What word means lack of water?
What is dehydrate?
"It's raining cats and dogs", or "When pigs fly" are examples of
What are idioms?
While taking a test may be ARDUOUS for some students it can be a breeze for others. a) easy b) breezy c) difficult and hard d) artful
What is difficult and hard?
Using your past experience and knowledge to make an "educated guess" is called
What is making an inference?