Parts of Speech
a person, place, or thing
noun
comparison using like or as
simile
The main character in a story that is usually good
protagonist
When is FAST PM #2?
Thursday Jan 18
What is the rarest eye color?
green
a describing word
adjective
He was a still statue.
metaphor
The main character in a story that is usually the enemy
antagonist
Which letter is usually the answer?
C/D
20 inches
adverb
non-human object with human characteristics
personification
What is a complete sentence called?
an independent clause
When E is offered as a choice, it is correct what percentage of the time?
90%
connects two independent clauses together
conjunction
the repetition of a word or phrase the beginning of each paragraph
EX: I Have a Dream
anaphora
What is it called when you use letters in place of the word?
Example: Ave for avenue
FL for Florida
abbreviation
How do you fill out a question with a grid?
1 per column
to hold a pocket watch
refers to a specific person/place/thing by its name and is capitalized
proper noun
making a reference to something historical or political without directly saying it
allusion
A word formed from the initial letters of several words
ASAP = as soon as possible
acronym
What is a strategy for eliminating answer choices when answering a question about THEME?
(do not put C/D guess...)
Numerics are not theme
Eliminate opinion based answers)
How many islands make up the Phillipines?
7,641