ELA

Vocabulary

100

Sesquipedalian

Originating from 17th century Latin and originally meaning ‘a foot and a half long’, this word literally stands for ‘long-winded’ words, such as Sesquipedalian. And one would think it would mean something really mysterious and fascinating. But no, just ‘long.’

200

studious

done deliberately or with a purpose in mind.

300

Blandishment

something, as an action or speech, that tends to flatter, coax, entice, etc.

400

Bilk

to defraud; cheat

500

Laconic

using few words; expressing much in few words; concise

Figurative language

100

Metaphor

a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable.

200

personification

a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable.

300

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 (e.g., as brave as a lion, crazy like a fox ).

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400

onomatopoeia

the formation of a word from a sound associated with what is named (e.g. cuckoo, sizzle ).

500

Hyperbole

exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.

Random

100

How long has Mrs. Summers been teaching

To Many

200

What does ELA stand for

ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS

300

who created writing

The sumerians

400

How many letters were in the first alphabet

28

500

How long do ELA eogs take

2 hours

Greek & Latin Roots

100

struct

build

200

phil

love

300

cogn

know

400

cap

head

500

auto

self

Story elements

100

setting

where it takes place

200

Characters

People or things that are involved in the story

300

conflict

The problem in the story

400

resolution

a firm decision to do or not to do something.

500

Theme

the subject of a talk, a piece of writing, a person's thoughts, or an exhibition; a topic.