ACADEMIC VOCAB
Compare = similarities
Contrast = differences
What are the 3 pieces to the author's purpose pie?
P- persuade
I- inform
E- entertain
A metaphor is a _________ of two unlike things without using "like" or "as."
comparison
There is a legal battle raging and the judges are concerned that time is running out. Lawyers are being asked to expedite the matter by getting their paperwork in early. What does expedite mean?
a. agree on
b. sue
c. discuss
d. quicken
d. quicken
Which of the following is NOT an example of a theme? Why?
a. Treat others the way you want to be treated.
b. The little boy lied to his mother.
c. With hard work, you can accomplish anything.
d. You shouldn't judge a book by its cover
b. The little boy lied to his mother.
Why? Themes should be UNIVERSAL &
What is the meaning of the word sufficient?
enough, adequate
TRUE or FALSE?
Connotation is the meaning of a word.
FALSE.
Connotation are the feelings and emotions associated with a word
Juana's dark eyes swam like fish behind her tinted glasses.
What is being compared in this simile?
Juana's eyes & fish
After Tiko dashed out of the door, Ms. Sutton tried to coax him into the house with a puppy treat. One can infer that Ms. Sutton was trying to...
a. get the puppy to do what she wants.
b. get the puppy to eat a treat.
c. get the puppy to learn obedience.
d. get the puppy to jump.
a. get the puppy to do what she wants.
What strategy could you use to answer the following question?
What does forecast mean in line 11?
a. delay
b. estimate
c. desire
d. curiosity
Answers may include plugging in the answers, POE, infer using background knowledge.
What is the meaning of the word chronological?
In the order that something happens.
What is dialogue? (100)
What symbol shows you there is dialogue? (100)
Dialogue is conversation between characters
The quotes ("") symbolize that there is dialogue
THE SOUND OF THE ALARM SCARED ME TO DEATH!
Which figurative language technique is being used?
a. alliteration
b. personification
c. hyperbole
d. simile
c. hyperbole
My father and I cook a big breakfast in the early morning.
Which of the following is NOT a noun?
a. Father
b. breakfast
c. early
d. morning
c. early
What do you need TO DO to answer the following question?
Which quote reveals Mr. Wrenn’s timid nature?
Investigate each answer & determine whether the quote shows Mr. Wrenn being timid.
Narrow down the choices & select the BEST answer.
What is the meaning of objective used in the following sentence?
I would really like to have your objective thoughts on this.
not influenced by personal feelings or opinions
_________ + ___________ = INFERENCE
BACKGROUND KNOWLEDGE
&
EVIDENCE FROM THE TEXT
"The bright orange walls screamed at her as she walked into the room."
What is being personified?
a. The walls
b. The scream
c. The room
d. The orange
a. The walls
Identify the part of speech of the word devastated.
Romeo was devastated about Rosaline.
a. noun
b. verb
c. adjective
d. adverb
c. adjective
TRUE or FALSE?
It is smart to read the last passage first & answer those questions.
TRUE! They want you to burn out by the end SO start with the end.
WORK SMARTER NOT HARDER!
What is the difference in the mood & tone of a story?
mood = how the reader feels
tone = how the author feels
A reference to a well-known person, place, event, literary work, or work of art
ALLUSION
Provide an example of an oxymoron.
Answers may vary.
Identify the part of speech of ON.
She placed the book on the table.
a. adjective
b. conjunction
c. preposition
d. pronoun
c. preposition
You have 2 minutes to come up with a jingle for testing that includes a test taking tip.
(ex. McDonald's "I'm Lovin' It", Huggies "I'm a Big Kid Now", State Farm “Like a Good Neighbor")
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