Vocabulary
What is the meaning of the word "benevolent"
Kind and generous.
What is the subject in the sentence "The dog ran quickly"?
The dog.
synonym of needed starts with n and ends with y
necessary
What is a stanza?
A grouped set of lines in a poem.
What is a simile?
A comparison using "like" or "as".
Give a synonym for "elated".
overjoyed
What part of speech describes a noun?
adj
Spell the word that starts with "B" and ends with "E" and means to accept as true.
B-E-L-I-E-V-E
What is a rhyme scheme?
The ordered pattern of rhymes at the ends of lines of a poem.
What is a metaphor?
A direct comparison saying one thing is another.
What is an antonym for "meticulous"?
careless
Identify the verb in the sentence: "She sings beautifully."
Sings
Spell the word that starts with "E" and ends with "S" and means to cause someone to feel awkward.
E-M-B-A-R-R-A-S-S.
What is imagery in poetry?
Descriptive language that appeals to the senses.
What is alliteration?
The repetition of initial consonant sounds.
What does "vociferous" mean?
loud and forceful
What is a conjunction?
A word used to connect clauses or sentences (e.g., and, but, if).
Spell the word that starts with "O" and ends with "E" and means an event that happens.
O-C-C-U-R-R-E-N-C-E.
What is a haiku?
A Japanese poem with three lines, following a 5-7-5 syllable pattern.
What is personification?
Giving human characteristics to non-human things.
What is the meaning of the word "apathy"?
lack of interest
Identify the type of clause in the sentence: "Although she was tired, she finished her homework."
dependent clause
Spell the word that starts with "P" and ends with "E" and means a special right or advantage.
P-R-I-V-I-L-E-G-E.
What is a sonnet?
A 14-line poem with a specific rhyme scheme.
An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.