SYNONYMS/ANTONYMS
What is a synonym for the word replied?
said, told, stated, answered
What does refute mean?
To prove wrong by argument or evidence: show to be false or erroneous.
Contradict, disaffirm, negate, repudiate
Which reptile has no legs?
Snake
What does the prefix "pre" mean?
before
What is Alliteration?
the repetition of the same sound or letter at the beginning of multiple words in a sentence or phrase
Examples:
What is a synonym for the word good?
great, excellent, fantastic...
What does voracious mean?
Excessively eager, insatiable.
Can't get enough.
"Moles have a voracious appetite and can eat 70-100 percent of their weight daily."
What is the appropriate use for a semi-colon (;)?
Two complete, related sentences.
i.e. I am going to the store; I need milk.
What does the prefix "sub" mean?
under
sub + merge = submerge
What is hyperbole?
Language that describes something as better or worse than it really is.
Synonyms: exaggeration, overstatement
"I'm so hungry I could eat a horse"
What is an antonym for the word brave?
scared, fearful, weak
Is the following a complete sentence? If not, correct it.
Walked around the block.
No, missing the noun
Add a pronoun or proper noun.
Which is the largest planet in the solar system?
Jupiter
What does the prefix "dis" mean?
not or opposite
What is allusion?
A reference to a well-known person, place, event, literary work, or work of art.
What is a synonym for the word smart?
clever, intelligent
What is idiosyncrasy? Use it in a sentence.
Personal quirks like only using French goodbyes, needing a specific light to sleep, or tapping your head while thinking, as well as unique habits such as cutting clothing tags or a particular way of eating.
What is someone afraid of if they have acrophobia?
Heights
What does the prefix "mis" mean?
wrong or badly
What is a euphemism AND provide an example.
An indirect, less offensive way of saying something that is considered unpleasant, impolite, or offensive.
What is an antonym for the word kind?
evil, unkind, mean
What does hapless mean?
Unhappy, unfortunate, forlorn, sad
What are the four critical lens theories we learned about?
Reader Response
Archetypal
Feminist/Gender
Socioeconomic/Marxist
What does the suffix "ed" mean?
ed means that the action has already happened or past
What is a cliche? Provide an example.
A phrase or opinion that is overused and betrays a lack of original thought.
You win some, you lose some.
It’s a perfect storm
The grass is always greener on the other side.