Synonyms/Antonyms
What is a synonym?
a word or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase
what is the base word in "uncaring"
care
What is wrong with this sentence?
james and maggie brang a bag of popcorn to the picnic
James and Maggie brought a bag of popcorn to the picnic.
What does the simile "she has a heart of gold" mean?
She has a kind heart/she is very kind/sweet.
What is Mrs. Miller's favorite color? :)
Purple!
Name a synonym for the word "quick"
fast
speedy
brisk
What is the prefix in the word "revisit"
re
The text structure that puts events in order is known as ___________.
a. compare and contrast
b. sequence or chronological
c. problem and solution
b. sequence or chronological
What is this an example of? "Marissa makes many marvelous muffins Monday morning."
Alliteration/tongue twister
What is an example of a story element?
setting, conflict, resolution, plot, characters, point of view..
Name an antonym for the word "normal"
strange
unusual
weird
odd
bizzare
what is the suffix in the word "swimming"
ing
What's wrong with this sentence?
skool is way more bettter than disneyland?
School is way better than Disneyland!
Create your own example of alliteration!
must have use of alliteration.
"Ms. T is the best!" is a fact or opinion?
Opinion! :(
What's a synonym for "scared"
afraid
frightened
terrified
What is the prefix in the word "disappear"
dis
What is wrong with this sentence?
how do we take a test without letrs or numbers!
How do we take a test without letters or numbers?
"He was as fast as a cheetah" is an example of...
a. compare and contrast
b.simile
c. cause and effect
b. simile
"The Earth is a planet" is a fact or opinion?
Fact!
name 3 antonyms for the word "nice"
mean
unpleasant
rude
disrespectful
what is the prefix, suffix and base word in "disrespectful"?
prefix-dis
base-respect
suffix-ful
Fix the sentence: i havve to go to store after work?
I have to go to the store after work.
"She is an early bird" is an example of a ...
simile or metaphor?
metaphor! because it does not use like or as but does compare two things!
What is theme? :)
Theme is an underlying message or the big idea of a story.