Vocabulary
a synonym for the word Plain
what is Ordinary, Clear, Basic, Simple ?
the two main genre of stories.
what is fiction and non-fiction?
This idiom is used to describe a task or activity that is very easy or effortless to complete.
Piece of ____
What is "Piece of cake"?
his traditional Japanese form of poetry consists of three lines, typically with 5 syllables in the first line, 7 in the second, and 5 in the third.
What is a haiku?
This term refers to an event or action that directly brings about an effect or result.
What is a cause?
An antonym for the word emperor
what is Poor, Subject, Servant, Servant, Peasant?
This type of tale shares cultural traditions or life lessons, often passed down through generations.
What is a folktale?
This idiom refers to starting a conversation or making people feel comfortable in a social setting.
____the ice
What is "Break the ice"?
This type of poem tells a story, often including characters, a setting, and events, much like a short tale written in verse.
What is a narrative poem?
This term refers to the result or outcome caused by a specific event or action.
What is an effect?
This word begins with the prefix "ped-" meaning "foot," and refers to someone traveling by walking.
What is pedestrian?
John and his sister are always fighting, he thinks she is the most annoying creature on the planet. Even though she pushes his buttons he still loves her
What is realistic fiction
This idiom means someone is joking or teasing you in a unserious way.
Pulling my____
What is "Pulling my leg"?
This technique involves using the same word or phrase multiple times to emphasize an idea or create rhythm in writing.
What is repetition?
These tools within a text, like headings, captions, and bolded words, help readers locate information and understand the structure of a passage.
What are text features?
This word begins with the prefix "para-" meaning "beside" or "alongside," and refers to an organism that lives in or on another, deriving its nutrients at the host's expense.
What is parasite?
A young boy surviving the Great Fire of London in 1666, decided the turn his life around. He is going to be a firefighter! He wants to save people from the evil demon that is FIRE.
What is historical fiction!
This idiom advises you not to dwell on mistakes or things that can’t be changed.
No use______over_____milk
What is "No use crying over spilled milk"?
the literal definition of white, in which it is a color that reflects all visible wavelengths of light, appearing bright and without hue.
what is the denotation of white?
This technique involves giving hints or clues about events that will happen later in a story.
What is foreshadowing?
This word begins with the prefix "con-" meaning "together" or "with," and refers to something existing or occurring in the same time period as the present.
What is contemporary?
Hyenas are highly social animals that live in clans, often led by dominant females. Known for their distinctive "laughing" sounds, they use vocalizations to communicate within their groups. Despite their reputation as scavengers, hyenas are skilled hunters capable of taking down prey on their own.
What is an expository text?
This idiom means to leave or start a journey, often by car or on foot.
Hit the____
What is "Hit the road"?
this definition of black is darkness, mystery, fear, or mourning, as seen in phrases like "black cloud" or "black mood."
what is the connotation of black?
These hints within a sentence or passage help readers determine the meaning of unfamiliar words or phrases.
What are context clues?