Definitions
Vocabulary
Figurative Language
Text Structure
Pronoun/
Antecedent
Agreement
Antecedent
Agreement
Conflict
POV
Simple, Compound, Complex Sentences
I know Mrs. Luna better than you do.
I know Mrs. Lebo better than you do.
100
This is known as the main point of a text.
Main Idea
100
You're reading a passage and you come across a word that you don't know. What can you use from the passage to help you determine the meaning of that word?
context clues
100
A figurative language that is a HUGE exaggeration is called a...
Hyperbole
100
What is another name for text structure?
Organizational Patterns
100
What goes in the blanks? You must get BOTH correct.
A pronoun takes the place of _______.
The ___________ is who or what the pronoun is referring to.
A pronoun takes the place of nouns.
The antecedent is who or what the pronoun is referring to.
100
There are two main types of conflict. What are they?
Internal and External
100
Which "person" is this the definition of?
The narrator is talking to the reader.
2nd person
100
A simple sentence is also known as __________________________________
an independent clause
100
How old is Mrs. Luna's daughter? (don't do 1/2, you can just say the whole number)
Double points if you can also guess her name.
2 & Grace
100
How many sons does Mrs. Lebo have?
2
200
When and where a story takes place is called...
the setting!
200
What does the word “embellished” mean as it is used in the paragraph?
a. covered
b. plain
c. decorated
d. glued
Emily sat next to her bed and admired her new creation. She stared at the embellished diary as if it was a rare jewel. It used to be a plain paperback journal from the thrift store, but her grandma bought her some ribbons, rhinestones, glue, and glitter to make it her own. It wasn’t perfect, but it was hers.
c. decorated
200
What type of figurative language is this?
I can smell pizza baking a mile away.
Hyperbole
200
What text structure is this image representing?
Compare and Contrast
200
Select the pronoun whose antecedent is Lillian Moller Gilbreth.
Not only was Lillian Moller Gilbreth an engineer and a writer, but she was also the mother of twelve children!
she
200
What type of conflict is in the passage? (internal or external)
Maya stood at the edge of the diving board, her toes curling over its edge. Below, the clear blue water shimmered invitingly, but her heart pounded like a drum. She had been practicing for weeks, but the memory of her last failed attempt still haunted her. Everyone was watching. “You can do this,” she whispered to herself, but her legs refused to move.
Internal
200
he, she, him, her, they, it, them
are all pronouns for what point of view(person)?
3rd
200
A compound sentence is two sentences joined together with two things...what are they?
a comma and a FANBOYS
200
How many years has Mrs. Luna been teaching?
This year makes 4 years!
200
How many years has Mrs. Lebo been teaching? get within 2 years of the actual amount.
18
300
_____ describes a noun.
adjective
300
The word “accompanied” as used in the last paragraph most likely means:
a. watched
b. followed
c. annoyed
d. helped
Maria smiled as she went back to her seat, happy that she’d passed the first hurdle in this year’s Spelling Bee, accompanied by a sense of relief. She crossed her fingers and hoped she’d get all her other words right too, as she exercised her determination to succeed.
b. followed
300
What type of figurative language is this?
My plants begged to be watered.
Personification
300
What is the name of the text structure where the passage is in time order?
Chronological Order
300
Select the pronoun whose antecedent is the detective and I
Tomorrow the detective and I will turn over all of our evidence to the authorities.
our
300
What are the four categories of conflict?
characters vs________
characters vs________
characters vs________
characters vs________
character, self, nature, society
300
What point of view(person) is this in?
I tugged again at my collar and dragged my feet in the dust, allowing it to sift back onto my socks and shoes like gritty red snow. I hated the dress. And the shoes. There was little I could do in a dress, and as for shoes, they imprisoned freedom-loving feet accustomed to the feel of the warm earth.
1st
300
A complex sentence is made up of _________________________________________.
a independent clause and an dependent clause.
300
What is Mrs. Luna's favorite movie right now?
Wicked
I'll give you double points if someone in your group does the battle cry from defying gravity.
300
What is Mrs. Lebo's favorite baseball team?
Philadelphia Phillies
400
A struggle between two opposing forces is called a ______
conflict
400
What is the origin of the word sensitive?
a. Sensitivus
b. Latin
c. Adjective
b. Latin
400
What type of figurative language compares two unlike things without using like or as?
A metaphor
400
What is the text structure of this passage?
Martin Luther King Jr. and Thurgood Marshall were both great African American civil rights leaders, but they endorsed differing approaches. King, a preacher, advocated civil disobedience (peaceful protest) and was jailed for his efforts. Thurgood Marshall, a lawyer, brought legal actions in court instead. Marshall filed numerous lawsuits on behalf of African Americans who were denied their rights, taking many cases to the Supreme Court. Marshall was the winning lawyer in Brown v. Board of Education, the 1954 case declaring school segregation unconstitutional. When King began leading protests and boycotts, Marshall disapproved of his breaking the law. But Marshall, who worked for the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), used NAACP funds to bail out King's followers.
Compare and Contrast
400
Sarah loves to read books. She finishes at least one every week.
What is the antecedent of the pronoun she?
Sarah
400
Is this character vs nature, self, society, or character?
The storm howled outside, shaking the tiny cabin to its core. Leo piled more blankets onto his younger sister, who was shivering by the fire. The power had gone out hours ago, and their food supply was running low. He tried to reassure her, but the wind slammed against the windows, drowning out his words.
character vs nature
400
What point of view(person) is this in?
You kind of remember having some bad dreams, but you can't remember what they were. You just lie there, flat as the faded streak of afternoon sunlight that slants through the western window and impales your bed.
2nd
400
Which of the following is a compound sentence?
a) The Amazon River is the longest river in South America.
b) Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world, and it is located in the Himalayas.
c) Africa is a continent with many countries.
d) The Great Wall of China stretches over 13,000 miles.
b) Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world, and it is located in the Himalayas.
400
Does Mrs. Luna have 1 or 2 dogs?
2. Double points if you can guess one of their names.
400
True or False:
Mrs. Lebo is from Florida.
False
500
______ is a piece of a sentence and it is not complete.
a fragment
500
If the word “accompanied” from the first paragraph had the prefix “un” in front of it, what would it mean?
a. accompanied
b. not accompanied
c. slightly accompanied
d. a company
Maria took her place at the podium, accompanied by a mix of excitement and anxiety. She was a good speller, but she grew nervous in front of an audience. She watched as the first two contestants misspelled their words and went to sit with their families. Maria was next, and she took a deep breath as she stood up. Her legs shook as she walked up to the microphone.
b. not accompanied
500
What type of figurative language is this?
She is a compass, always pointing students toward success.
A metaphor
500
What is the text structure of this passage?
The United States National Park Service is seeking to reduce the amount of waste going from national parks into landfills. The parks' remote locations make this a challenge because they don't have nearby recycling facilities. But the parks are making progress. For example, working with the companies that provide food to park visitors, the parks have succeeded in reducing the amount of disposable food packaging used. So, less trash is generated.
Problem and Solution
500
What is the antecedent of the pronoun it?
Emily and Jake built a sandcastle, but it collapsed when the waves came in.
sandcastle
500
Is this character vs nature, self, society, or character?
Lila slammed her locker shut and turned to face Mia, who was leaning against the wall with a smirk. “Why can’t you just leave me alone?” Lila said, her voice shaking with anger. Mia shrugged, twirling a strand of hair around her finger. “Maybe if you weren’t so easy to annoy, I’d find someone else to bother,” Mia said with a sly grin. Lila stepped closer, her hands tightening into fists. “I’m not afraid of you, Mia,” she said, her eyes narrowing. “You should be if you keep getting in my way,” Mia said calmly, her smirk growing wider. The two stared each other down, neither willing to give up.
character vs character
500
What point of view(person) is this in?
"Why didn't you come up to the attic?" Meg asked her brother, speaking as though he were at least her own age. "I've been scared stiff."
"Too windy up in that attic of yours," the little boy said. "I knew you'd be down. I put some milk on the stove for you. It ought to be hot by now."
How did Charles Wallace always know about her? How could he always tell?
3rd
500
Which sentence structure is used in the following: "He couldn't believe it. Was this really happening?"
a) Simple sentence
b) Complex sentence
c) Compound sentences
d) Compound-complex sentence
A. Simple sentence
500
What year was Mrs. Luna born in? No, I will not tell you my age.
1998
500
What year was Mrs. Lebo born in?
Hint: She's 52
1972