Prefixes
At the beginning of the word (in front of the root word).
Where in the word does a suffix go
At the end of the word (after the root)
True or False: Mrs. E is married
True!
Write an example of a simile
Ex: She smiled as bright as the sun
Who was the narrator of the Outsiders?
Ponyboy
The prefix "pre-" means what? As seen in words like "preview" and "predict"
Before
The suffix "-ful" in "joyful" and "hopeful" means this.
Full of
Which of the Poff family own rental properties?
All of them (Mrs.E, Mr.Poff, and Mr.Poff)
An extreme exaggeration, like "I'm so hungry I could eat a horse," is called this.
Hyperbole
Which two characters died at the end of the book?
Dally and Johnny
The suffix "-able" in "breakable" and "readable" means this.
How old is Mr.Poff (YOUNG)
26
"Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers" is an example of this sound-based literary device.
Alliteration
This is the reason why Johnny and Ponyboy hide out in the church.
They killed the Soc Bob
The prefix "contra-" in "contradict" and "contraband" means this.
against or opposite
The suffix "-less" in "fearless" and "hopeless" means this.
Without
How many pets does Mrs.E have?
Write an example of a metaphor (not the definition)
Ex: She has a heart of gold
Who said this: "I lie to myself all the time. But I never believe me"
Ponyboy Curtis
The prefix "poly-" in words like "polygon" and "polytheism" means this.
Many
The suffix "-ment" in "enjoyment" and "improvement" changes a verb into this part of speech
A noun
What other job does Mr.Poff have?
Artist (Metal Sculpter)
What is personification?
Giving life like qualities to something that is not alive
Johnny tells Ponyboy to "Stay gold," referring to this famous poem
"Nothing Gold Can Stay" by Robert Frost