Punctuation/Capitalization
Correct the following sentence...
the city of nashville is in the state of Tennessee.
The city of Nashville is in the state of Tennessee.
True stories about a person's life written by another person.
biography
The time and place in which a story occurs.
setting
What is a synonym for "howling"?
Screaming, roaring, or wailing
Which two words are homophones?
cook/bake
flour/flower
flour/flower
What is this punctuation called "?"
question mark
A short story, often featuring animals as characters, that teaches a moral lesson.
a fable
The sequence of events that make up a story.
plot
What is an antonym for "empty"?
full
How is a simile different from a metaphor?
uses "like" or "as"
What is this punctuation called "!"
exclamation mark
A story with suspects, clues, and a crime that needs to be solved.
a mystery
The central message, lesson, or moral of a story.
theme
What are two different meanings for the word "bat"?
A flying mammal, and equipment used in baseball.
"Life is like a box of chocolates." is an example of what type of language?
simile
Which of the following words should be capitalized?
february rocket
blue rosenberg
valentine's table
February
Rosenberg
Valentine's
A story passed down through generations that often includes magical elements, fairies, or giants.
a fairy tale
The people, animals, or creatures in a story.
characters
What are two meanings for "desert"?
A hot, dry place, and to leave someone alone.
Which is the correct spelling of a large animal that eats honey and hibernates in the winter?
bear/bare
bear
Correct the following sentence
my sister said you can borrow my jacket
My sister said, "you can borrow my jacket".
This type of literature uses stanzas and lines to create imagery.
poetry
The main character in a story who often faces a conflict.
protagonist
What does "procrastinate" mean?
To delay or put off doing something.
What does STEAM stand for?
Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics (Math)