Parts of Speech
[For] a few weeks, Ottawa residents enjoy the brilliant fall colors of Gatineau Park
a) verb
b) noun
c) pronoun
d) adjective
e) adverb
f) preposition
g) conjunction
h) interjection
f) preposition.
In our example, for is a preposition of time. A preposition is a word that links a noun or pronoun to another word in a sentence and expresses a relationship such as time, place or direction.
Note that for can also be a conjunction when it is used to join two sentences. As a conjunction, it means because: Last winter, Denis worked as a ski instructor, for [because] he had been laid off from his regular job.
the time and place of the action
Setting
The idea that women are not equal to men has been a prevailing, common theme in literature since the beginning of time. Like their predecessors, Renaissance writers staunchly laid down the tenet that women were less valuable throughout the pages of effusive literary writings, where women are alternately idolized as virtuous or shunned as harlots. One man proved to be a glaring contradiction to this falsity. That man was William Shakespeare and he had the courage in those turbulent days to recognize the value and equality of women. His portrayal of women differed than that of many of his contemporaries during the Renaissance era.
what is the main idea?
Although most Renaissance writers propagated the belief that women were not equal with men, Shakespeare's writings portrayed women as men's equals.
The audience knows the Titanic is going to sink but the actors get on the ship anyway.
- Dramatic
-Situational
-Verbal
-Not Irony
Dramatic Irony
The generous people fed the emaciated lost dog.
A. fierce
B. calm
C. thin
D. tame
Thin
The red, yellow and deep [orange] of autumn leaves create a dazzling display
a) verb
b) noun
c) pronoun
d) adjective
e) adverb
f) preposition
g) conjunction
h) interjection
b) noun.
n our example, orange is a noun. A noun is a word that names a person, a place, a thing, an animal, a concept or an idea.
Note that orange can also be used as an adjective. As an adjective, it would describe a noun: a bouquet of orange balloons. However, in our sentence, orange names a color.
the main or central character in the story
Protagonist
America has been hailed as “the land of the free and the home of the brave,” ever since that frightful night Francis Scott Key penned the words to The Star-Spangled Banner. He believed (as the First Amendment guaranteed) that America was a place where freedom would reign, and every person had the right to pursue every dream. This may have been true for citizens of the U.S., but not so for many immigrants who chose this great country as their home. In fact, many of these travelers have experienced horror beyond imagination. Often, their stories are not ones with happy endings; rather, they experienced hopelessness trying to achieve the American Dream – a dream that was not theirs to have.
What's the main idea?
Despite America's tenet that every person is free to experience the American dream, that belief isn't always true, especially for immigrants.
There is a "No Smoking" sign in the break room for the employees at the cigarette factory.
- Dramatic
-Situational
-Verbal
-Not Irony
Situational Irony
She invariably leaves her homework at home and must turn it in late.
A. purposefully B. hated C. happily D. always
always
Hiking and walking are [excellent] ways to discover the Park’s 165 kilometres of trails.
a) verb
b) noun
c) pronoun
d) adjective
e) adverb
f) preposition
g) conjunction
h) interjection
d) adjective
An adjective describes a noun or a pronoun. In our example, the adjective excellent describes the noun ways.
a type of figurative language in which a nonhuman subject is given human characteristics
Personification
Children dream of the day when they will be grown up. They will no longer have bedtimes, bathtimes, curfews, or any other restrictions. They believe that being an experienced adult will truly give them freedom. Then they grow up. They are saddled by bills, responsibilities, sleepiness, and an overwhelming urge for more vacations. Now they long for the days they could roam free all summer without a care in the world. Innocence has always battled with experience. Taking one view, author William Wordsworth believed that innocence was the highest state and could not see past the golden curls of youth, whereas author Charlotte Smith believed that maturity offered the most to humanity through wisdom.
What's the main idea?
Innocence has always battled with experience.
Romeo thinks Juliet is dead and kills himself, but, she is not really dead.
- Dramatic
-Situational
-Verbal
-Not Irony
Dramatic Irony
The mother bathed the baby in the tepid water.
A. lukewarm B. hot
C. muddy D. cold
lukewarm
[Follow] the Luskville Falls Trail, and climb 290 meters up the rocky slope of the Eardley Escarpment
a) verb
b) noun
c) pronoun
d) adjective
e) adverb
f) preposition
g) conjunction
h) interjection
a) verb.
A verb expresses an action. The action in this sentence is the verb follow.
is the repetition of initial consonant sounds. An example is” “What happens to a dream deferred? Does it dry up like a raisin in the sun?”
ALLITERATION
Nature is valued highly in many cultures. The majestic sweep of a mountainside or the vast expanse of glittering seas can inspire people everywhere. Painters, designers, poets, architects, and various other artists have drawn strength and enlightenment from magnificent works of nature such as these. Among those gifted people, poets seem to be the best at expressing the awe and wonder of viewing art in nature. William Wordsworth is just that kind of poet. He believed that nature is a cleansing vent for troubled minds, extending clarity to the lives of humans. His poetic works have inspired nature-lovers for centuries by displaying the true beauty that only a seasoned writer, like Wordsworth, can accurately depict.
What's the main idea?
Although nature inspires artists of all kinds, poets are the best at expressing the beauty of nature and among them, Wordsworth is one of the best.
When asked a question, for the seventh time, the teacher said, "Sure, I don't think I've answered that one enough times yet".
- Dramatic
-Situational
-Verbal
-Not Irony
Verbal Irony
The car collector bought the vintage Ford Mustang.
A. rose colored B. broken down C. real
D. classic
classic
Rock climbing can be slow and arduous, but once you reach the top, it is [simply] exhilarating.
a) verb
b) noun
c) pronoun
d) adjective
e) adverb
f) preposition
g) conjunction
h) interjection
e) adverb.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, another adverb or a clause. In our example, the adverb simply describes the adjective exhilarating.
is the use of words that imitate sounds. Examples are: crash, bang, clang, and crack.
ONOMATOPOEIA
The Right To Life Group is a non-partisan group dedicated to life. They strongly believe in preserving human life, both born and unborn, and the notion that a person has the right to dignity “from the time of fertilization to natural death.” Life is sacred to this group of people, and as such, they stress that they do not believe in violence to dissuade abortion doctors from completing abortions. Anti-abortionists who kill clinic workers are considered criminals by the RTL staff as they choose to ignore one of the Ten Commandments given in the Law of the Old Testament of the Bible: Thou shall not kill. RTL members cling to this mandate theoretically and practically, speaking out against violence toward clinics.
What's the main idea?
The Right To Life group is dedicated to all human life.
The cat sat in the window because the sun was shining in at that place.
- Dramatic
-Situational
-Verbal
-Not Irony
Not Irony
A man of few words, he is known for his brevity
A. briefness B. athleticism C. laughter D. skills
briefness