Vocabulary
What does "synonym" mean?
A word that has the same or similar meaning as another word.
What part of speech describes an action?
A verb
What is the main idea of a passage?
The central point or message the author wants to convey.
What is a simile?
A comparison using "like" or "as."
What is the first step in the writing process?
Prewriting.
What does "antonym" mean?
A word that has the opposite meaning of another word.
What is the subject of this sentence?
"The cat chased the mouse"?
The cat.
What is a "summary"?
A brief description of the main point of the text (passage, story, etc.).
What is a metaphor?
A direct comparison between two things without using "like" or "as."
What is a topic sentence?
The sentence that states the main idea of a paragraph.
What does "context clues" mean?
Hints in the text that help you figure out the meaning of a word.
What punctuation is used to show excitement or strong feelings?
An exclamation mark.
What does "compare and contrast" mean?
To find similarities and differences between two things.
What is the meaning of "personification"?
Giving human qualities to non-human things.
What does "revise" mean in writing?
To improve your writing by making changes to ideas, structure, or clarity.
What does "homophone" mean?
Words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings (e.g., "there" and "there").
What is the correct way to combine these sentences: "I love pizza. I also love tacos."?
I love pizza, and I also love tacos.
What is the author's purpose in writing a persuasive text?
To convince the reader to agree with their point of view.
What is the theme of a story?
The underlying message or lesson the author wants to share.
What is the purpose of a conclusion in an essay?
To wrap up the main points and restate the thesis.
What does "figurative language" mean?
Words or phrases that go beyond their literal meaning, like similes, metaphors, or idioms.
Identify the prepositional phrases:
"The dog slept under the table."
Under the table.
What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?
A fact is something that can be proven true; an opinion is a personal belief or feeling.
What is foreshadowing?
Clues or hints about what will happen later in the story.
What is an example of a transition word?
Words like "first," "next," "however," or "finally."