9th Grade Review
A word that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb, providing more information about how, when, where, or to what extent something is done is called ________.
(ex. He was running quickly, The dog barked loudly, etc.)
An adverb
* FIRE, FIRE, MULIPLITPLIER! (10X) *
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Words that mean the same as another are called these
synonym
Language that gives a non-human human-like qualities.
Personification
Name the four parts of the RACE strategy.
Restate the Question, Answer the Question, Cite your Evidence, & Explain your Answer
Name two purposes author's write for
Inform/Explain, Entertain, Argue/Persuade
Words that describe or modify nouns and pronouns are called __________.
(ex. The big house, the happy girl, the blue box, etc.)
Adjective
Which word has the worst connotation?
bad or horrible
Horrible
Repeating the same beginning sound over and over in a sentence or poem.
Alliteration
***Double Points ***
Name 2 types of essay writing.
Narrative, Informational/Explanatory, Argumentative/Persuasive
Complete the analogy:
Commence = Finish as Brief = ____________.
a. begin b. humor c. short d. long
d. long
(antonyms)
* Daily Double (2X) *
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Name two different points of views
First Person & Third Person (There is also second person)
Complete the Analogy
Happy::Laughter as Sad: ____________
a. giggles b. crying c. temper d. sleepy
b. crying
A word that sounds like the word it's describing.
(Ex. pop, sizzle, crack, snap, boing, BAM, etc.)
Onomatopoeia
What are the 3 parts to an essay?
Introduction, Body Paragraphs, Conclusion
Name three crucial parts of a body paragraph
Topic Sentence
Supporting Details
Evidence
Explanation
Concluding Sentence
Name three types of figurative language.
*Double Points* If you can describe what each means
Ex. metaphor, simile, personification, hyperbole, idiom, allusion, onomatopoeia, repetition, alliteration, etc.
The words around a difficult word to help the reader determine meaning
Context Clues
A figure of speech that directly compares two unlike things by stating that one is the other, without using "like" or "as".
(Ex. He has a heart of gold, She is a fish in the water, etc.)
Metaphor
In an essay introduction, the first sentence should grab your reader's attention. What type of sentence is this called?
Hook
What figurative language is used in the sentence below?
She was so hungry, she could eat a horse.
Idiom
The time, place and mood of a story
Setting
The term used to make an educated guess based on evidence
Inference
* Daily Double (2X) *
A literary device where a writer refers to something well-known, like a person, place, event, or literary work
Allusion
In an argumentative/persuasive essay introduction, the last sentence should tell the reader your stance on a topic. What type of sentence is this called?
Thesis statement
***Double Points***
What is the difference between mood and tone in writing?
Tone reflects the author's attitude toward the subject matter.
Mood refers to the emotional atmosphere created for the reader.