Meaningful Monday
What is the difference between TONE and MOOD?
Tone: the author's attitude toward the subject they are writing about
Mood: the feeling the readers get when reading the author's words
What does cause and effect entail in a passage?
It's a way of organizing information where a writer explains an event or action (the cause) and then describes what happens as a result of that event (the effect)
How do you spell this word correctly?
reazon
Reason
Edit this sentence on your whiteboard:
a black widows bote is fifteen times more poisonous than a rattlesnakes' byte
A black widow's bite is fifteen times more poisonous than a rattlesnake's bite.
What is a stanza?
a group of lines forming the basic recurring metrical unit in a poem; a verse.
Are masquerade and reality synonyms or antonyms? Why?
Antonyms, because masquerade means to have a disguise, and reality is unmasking what is perceived as true.
What does problem and solution entail in a passage?
A writing format where the author first presents a problem or issue, then explains a potential solution to that problem.
How do you spell this word correctly?
Treeson
Treason
Edit this sentence:
we will have tacos' next, thursday
We will have tacos next Thursday.
What is personification?
the attribution of a personal nature or human characteristics to something nonhuman, or the representation of an abstract quality in human form.
Fill in the blank using the following words: setting, antagonist, protagonist
The ___ is the main character in the story.
The ___ is where the story takes place.
The _____ causes complication for the main character.
1st one: protagonist
2nd one: setting
3rd one: antagonist
What does Compare and Contrast entail in a passage?
a way of organizing information in writing where the author analyzes the similarities and differences between two or more subjects, ideas, or concepts.
How do you spell this word correctly?
Fifthteenth
Fifteenth
Edit the sentence
the spider waits for the insect's to fly into it's web
The spider waits for the insects to fly into its web.
What is alliteration?
the occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words.
What is the main idea?
the point of the paragraph
What does sequence of events entail in a passage?
a way of organizing information by presenting events in the order they happened, from beginning to end.
How do you spell this word correctly?
Hidin
Hidden
What is a reflexive pronoun?
Provide an example
Pronouns that end in the word -self and refer back to the subject. The sentence wouldn't make sense without it.
himself, herself, themself
What is figurative language?
a way of using words or phrases to convey meaning that is not literal or realistic.
What is an analogy?
a comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification.
Read the passage:
Every year, millions of people celebrate Earth Day on April 22nd. This special day is dedicated to promoting environmental awareness and encouraging people to take action to protect our planet. Activities like planting trees, cleaning up parks, and recycling are common on Earth Day. By participating in these events, individuals can contribute to a healthier environment and inspire others to join in.
Question:
What is the main purpose of Earth Day?
A) To celebrate nature with parties
B) To promote environmental awareness and action
C) To teach people about recycling techniques
D) To encourage the use of technology in daily life
B
What's the root word that means mono?
one
What is an intensive pronoun?
Provide an example
They end in the word -self and are used to emphasize, or intensify a noun. Without it, the sentence would still make sense.
What is a simile?
a figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another thing of a different kind, used to make a description more emphatic or vivid.