vocab
To diagnose incorrectly
what is misdiagnose
The implied or emotional meaning of a word.
hint: figurative language
What is connotation?
Stories that are based on past events, people, and places?
What is historical fiction?
“Actions speak louder than words” means:
What you do shows who you are more than what you say
Jay came bounding over the flowers and into the yard. He should not jump over the flowers. The word bounding means?
leaping, jumping, hoping
Cloth or disposable garments worn by babies.
what is a diaper?
The literal definition of a work.
hint: litteral language
What is denotation?
a story about a person's life written by that person. It's like writing your own life story
What is an Autobiography?
“The early bird catches the worm” teaches us to:
Be on time and act early
Words that have the same of simmilar meanings
what is synonyms?
uncontrollable anger
opposite meaning words
What is an antonym?
a type of story that’s made up—but feels like it could actually happen in real life.
what is Realistic fiction ?
words and phrases that mean one thing but are used for effect to describe something else
what is figurative language?
"He was as cool as a cucumber" is an example of a(n)
What is similie?
using two languages
what is bilingual?
A type of art, music, or writing that follows a specific style or way of doing things.
what is genre?
A book written about a person by another person.
What is Biography?
Flour / Flower is an example of a
what is a homophone?
If the battery is missing, the bulb is broken, and the switch is off, what is the EFFECT on your flashlight?
it would not work
A public space or meeting for discussion
What is a forum?
hints or pieces of information in the surrounding text that help you figure out the meaning of a word
What are context clues?
a story with talking animals and and magical elements
The word “bass” (a type of fish) and “bass” (a low sound) are examples of:
what is Homographs?
"The firework exploded in the air, making a big BOOM in the air."
is an example of
what is Onomatopoeia ?
not wearing clothes
What is naked?
a part of a written text that helps readers understand and find information more easily.
What is a text feature?
stories, myths, and fables people told one another over the years. Later, stories written down.
What is Folktale?
anguage that means exactly what it says, using words in their most basic, dictionary definition
What is a litteral language?
The car is a dinosaur so we better buy a new one. is a example of what
what is methaphor?
to read quickly to understand the main points.
what is skim?
Name 3 text features (list 3)
:N/A
a true story told like a novel or movie. It uses real facts, events, and people—but it’s written with a storyteller’s touch to make it more engaging and dramatic
what is narrative non-fiction?
a phrase or a fixed expression that has a nonliteral meaning
What is a Idiom?
reapeated words or phrases in a poem
what is repetition?
a book or set of books giving information on many areas of knowledge
What is an encyclopedia?
List all text features and what are usually their contents?
n/a
a text that give facts and information about a specific subject and are of knowledge
What is an informational text?
a short, well-known saying stating a piece of advice or the general truth.
what is proverbs and adages?
Since the mid-1600s, the magnificent white marble walls of India's Taj Mahal have welcomed tourists hoping to visit the mausoleum. Recently, however, the white marble has started turning green, thanks to insects that leave patches of their waste on the structure. The insects, known as Goeldichironomus, are usually eaten by fish in the nearby Yamuna River. However, because drought and water pollution have decimated many of the fish that once lived in the Yamuna, the insect population has exploded.
Which cause -- effect statements are correct?
Cause - Insects are leaving wast on the Taj Mahal.
Effect - The Taj Mahal is turning green.
-OR
Cause - Many of the Yamuna River's fish have died.
Effect - The Taj Mahal is turning green.