Morphology
A morpheme added to the end of the word to change the meaning
What is a suffix?
Using something to represent a bigger idea, or something else entirely
What is symbolism?
A word that shows an action
What is a verb?
A personal story used as evidence in an essay, or as a hook
What is an anecdote?
The last sentence in an introduction paragraph
What is a thesis statement?
A word root meaning "water"
What is a hydra/o?
The words the author uses to convey a feeling
What is tone?
A word that describes a verb
What is an adverb? (Bonus: What suffix do adverbs often end with?)
Contains a claim, the words "because", and 3 reasons
What is a thesis statement?
The last paragraph in an essay
What is a conclusion paragraph?
Complete the pattern: Monologue, bilingual, _____, quarter
What is a word with a prefix meaning "three"? (Bonus: List as many words with the prefix "tri" in 30 sec)
The message of a story, typically summed up in a single sentence
What is theme?
Identify the number of nouns in the sentence: "Marceline sighed, grabbing her bass as she sulked back off to her room."
What is 3 nouns?
Giving in-depth reasoning and context for an example used in an essay; which may include relating it to real-life issues
What is elaboration? (Bonus: Explain difference between elaboration and explanation)
The organizational layout for a body paragraph
What is A.C.E.S?
A word root that means "air"
What is "aero"?
The repetition of the beginning sound of a word through a sentence
What is alliteration?
A word that tells more about time, location, direction, or manner in which something is done
What is a preposition?
The way the reader feels when reading a passage
What is mood?
A word or phrase that comes at the beginning of paragraph, used to show change to a new topic
What is a transition word/transitional phrase? (Bonus: List as many you can think of in 15 seconds)
Find the pattern: bicycle, duet, dioxide
What is a prefix meaning "two"?
A type of figurative language where something said is not what is expected
What is irony? (Bonus: Name the three main types of irony)
A noun that does as action
ex: Ally brushes her hair.
What is a subject noun?
The types of vocab, mood, and imagery an author uses that shows their viewpoint and perspective in their writing
What is voice/author's voice?
Explanation, Why it matters, Zinger
What is X.Y.Z.?