Figurative Language
What does this mean: Did I really just win the lottery or are you "pulling my leg"?
Tricking me
A compound sentence contains:
Two Independent Clauses with a coordinating conjunction
Justin was excited about inviting friends over, eating a good meal, and ___ .
Playing a game of Cards
Which comes first: the rising action or the climax
rising action
What is a synonym for rift:
Solid, Fissure, Bargain, Closure
Fissure
What does this mean: Elizabeth said is was no big deal to forgive her sister for their fight last week. "It's water under the bridge," Elizabeth assured her
In the past
A complex sentence contains
An independent clause and one or more dependent clause(s) with a subordinating conjunction
I have always enjoyed reading the book more than _____
Watching the movie.
What comes last? Rising Action or Resolution
What comes last? Rising Action or Resolution
What is the Prefix in the word "Symmetry
Sym
What does this mean: Rich was "over the moon" with excitement after hearing the good news.
Thrilled
A compound complex sentence is
Two independent clauses and one dependent clause
When the weather outside is cold and ________, I like to be indoors.
Windy, rainy
Which part of the story introduces the setting, main characters and the conflict?
Exposition
What is the antonym of Scorn:
Admire, Relief, emotion, Despise
Admire
He doesn't always tell the truth. so I'd take what he says with a "grain of salt"
With Caution
Compound sentences are joined by:
coordinating conjunctions
Running, lifting, and ____________ are three of Ashley’s favorite exercises.
Bicycling any -ing activity
The part of the story that has the most tension or is the turning point is:
Climax
What is the Base/Root of the word "Conspirator"
Spirat
"I am as hungry as a bear" The correct figurative language here is:
Simile
Complex sentences are joined by:
Subordinating conjunctions
Volcanoes have inspired both fascination and _____.
Fear in people. Adjective and a phrase
Name all 5 parts of a story
Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution
Which of these might be considered Exotic:
An Apple, A Laptop, A Ford, A new Animal Species.
Animal