Prefix
What does the prefix dis- mean?
Reverse/ opposite
What does the suffix -ly mean?
Characteristic of (quickly = to have the characteristic of being quick)
What does the root word bio mean?
Life
True or false: the following sentence is an example of a hyperbole
It's raining cats and dogs outside.
True
Hyperbole is an exaggeration
Are articles fiction or non-fiction texts?
Non-fiction
What does the prefix post- mean?
After
What does the suffix -ist mean?
One who (a novelist is one who writes novels)
What does the root word geo mean?
Earth
What is an allusion?
A reference to something or someone famous, either historically, culturally, or literary.
Who was William Shakespeare?
What does the prefix contra- mean?
Against
What does the suffix -er mean?
Light
What is a cliché?
What is an expression that has lost its power due to over use.
What is a noun?
A person, place, or thing
What does the prefix mis mean?
Wrong/ wrongly
What does the suffix -dom mean?
Place/state of being (kingdom is the place a king resides)
What does the root word chrono mean?
Time
What is a pun?
A humorous play on words; words that have a double meaning
What are the 4 types of point of view?
1st person
2nd Person
3rd Person Limited
3rd Person Omniscient
What does the prefix semi- mean?
Half/partly (semi-circle)
What does the suffix -ology mean?
Study, science (bi-ology is the branch of science that studies life)
What does the root word flex mean?
Bend
What is personficiation?
What are the 5 parts of plot?
Based on the prefix -dis, the word displeased means what?
Not pleased
What do the suffixes -s and -es mean?
More than one; plural (shells, couches)
What does the root word scribe mean?
What is imagery?
What is the difference between direct and indirect characterization?
Direct characterization is when the writer tells the reader directly about the character. Indirect characterization is when the reader must make assumptions based on the details provided by the writer.
Based on what you know about the prefix anti-, the word antitheft means what?
Against theft/robbery/stealing
The suffixes -ify and -fy mean the same thing. What do they mean?
Make or become (beautify means to make something or someone beautiful)
What does the root word dict mean?
To say (The teacher will dictate the text while the students take notes)
"His words cut deeper than a knife" is an example of what literary device?
Metaphor
What paragraph should the thesis statement be found in?
Introduction paragraph
Samantha misplaced her purse.
Based on the prefix, what does the word "misplaced" mean?
She wrongly placed her purse somewhere
What does the word helpful mean based on the suffix?
What does the root word omni mean?
All (omniscient means all knowing such as 3rd person omniscient)
True or false: the following is an example of a metaphor
Charlotte's as pretty as a tulip.
False; Simile
What is a thesis statement?
A sentence that contains the overall message of what the essay will be about.
The prefixes co-, con-, and com all mean the same thing. What do they mean?
With/ together
What does the word astrology mean based on the suffix?
The study of the stars, or outer space, or celestial bodies
The root word pathy has to deal with what?
The following is an example of what literary device?
Those lazy lizards are lying like lumps in the leaves.
Alliteration
True or false: a central idea must be supported by details from the text
True
The prefixes in-, im-, il-, and ir- all mean the same thing. What do they mean?
Not
What does the word scientist mean based on the suffix?
One who studies science
The root word port means what?
Carry (portable DVD player)
What does the term symbolism mean?
To use an object, color, or something else to represent a deeper meaning
What does the term central idea mean?
A general statement that summarizes/ talks about what a text is mostly about.