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Latin Roots
Main Idea
Vocabulary
Theme
Figurative Language
100
What is the definition of the latin root used in the following sentence: "My bicycle's tires are flat."
2
100
Yesterday was my birthday. When I woke up, I noticed my brother Josh hung up a big sign that said,"Happy Birthday, Charles!" Mom made spaghetti for dinner. It's my favorite food in the whole world. My friend Dave came over and handed me a wrapped gift. I wondered what it was. It was a new basketball! I had a great day. What is the main idea of this paragraph? a. Josh got lots of gifts b. Charles got a lot of gifts c. Charles had a great birthday d. Josh had a great birthday
C. Charles had a great birthday
100
Seldom: Since professional athletes have to stay in peak physical shape, most athletes seldom eat junk food.
Rarely, not very often
100
Kyle liked Lucy more than any other girl in the school, but he had an odd way of showing it. When she walked ahead of him in line, he kicked at her shoe. When she passed him on the school yard, he called her “lame Lucy.” He even wrote a mean word on her homework during the bus ride to school. But what puzzled Lucy the most was receiving an invitation to Kyle’s birthday party. Figuring that he was just planning a mean trick on her, Lucy decided not to go, and while Kyle eagerly awaited Lucy’s arrival, Lucy talked on the phone to Jacob. When Kyle finally realized that Lucy was not coming to his party, he was crushed.
Kyle should have been nicer to Lucy, because she thought Kyle didn't like her.
100
He would write, but his hours are as busy / As bees in the sun.
Simile
200
What is the definition of latin root in the following sentence: "I hate to interrupt the conversation you 2 are having, but I will."
Between
200
If you are feeling blue, what do you do? Perhaps you enjoy being sad. Maybe you would rather be happy. When you feel sad, you can make yourself feel better. All you have to do is get some exercise and get some sleep. You should have at least one good friend. Doing good deeds will help. Writing in a diary about the good things in your life will help too. If you still feel a little sad, act happy. It works like magic to make you feel better! The main idea in this passage is: a. Magic works to make you feel better. b. You should have at least one good friend. c. Some people like to be sad. d. When you feel sad, you can make yourself feel better.
D. When you feel sad, you can make yourself feel better.
200
Coax: After the bird escaped, Chris tried to coax it back into the cage with treats.
Persuade, lure, tempt
200
Ulysses spent all of his free time reading books and felt that he was very intelligent. One day a nice student from his class asked him if he wanted to go sledding and Ulysses responded, “I’ve read about sledding in books, and it sounds miserable. No, thank you.” On another day, a different friendly student asked Ulysses if he wanted to go out for hotdogs after school. Ulysses responded, “I’ve read that hotdogs are filled with rat parts and pig bellies. No, thank you.” Nobody asked Ulysses to hang out again, but he did read about friends in his books.
Ulysses shouldn't spend all his time reading about life/activities, he should experience it too, or all he will have are his books.
200
My words are little jars / For you to take and put upon a shelf. Their shapes are quaint and beautiful, / And they have many pleasant colors and lusters
Metaphor
300
What is the definition of latin root for the sentence below: "The Confederate Flag has become synonymous with racism and violence.
With, Together, Same, Time
300
Consider how many activities you do outside of school. Remember that school needs to be a priority. It's great to do extra things--as long as they don't rob you of needed energy for learning. If you feel like you are too busy, ask your parents if you can cut down to one or two favorite things. You may try one activity one semester (i.e. being in a play) and something different the next (playing a sport). We often feel we have to do everything at once at once, and that can wear us out! The main idea in this passage is: a. People often feel as if they are too busy. b. The author suggests trying activities at different times. c. We should try to do as much as we can at once. d. School should be a priority.
B. The author suggests trying activities at different times.
300
haughty: Megan did not like the new girl because she was rich, haughty, and kept her nose up high.
Arrogant, superior, stuck-up
300
The little grey mouse that lived in my wall prospered for many days on nibbles of my lunch. I’d pack a meal before bed and, while I slept, he would take small bites of my lunch, which I left on the counter. He’d take a cracker crumble here, and a bread crumb there, but he wouldn’t take too much and he’d always clean up after himself. Things were going quite well for him and I didn’t even know he existed, until he got sloppy. One night while I slept, he ate all of my chips and left behind a big mess. When I awoke to this sight, I knew what had happened to my chips. So the next night when he returned for another snack, he found a nice, delicious piece of cheese… lightly balanced on a mouse trap. Now I don’t have to share my chips anymore.
The mouse shouldn't have gotten greedy, and stayed careful to not get caught.
300
All round the house is the jet-black night; / It stares through the window-pane; It crawls in the corners, hiding from the light
Personification
400
Same thing: "The weather is not very temporal for May."
Time
400
Because lambs are sometimes eaten by coyotes, ranchers may hunt or trap the coyotes. However, killing coyotes may upset nature's balance. Scientists have found a way to protect sheep without killing coyotes. Coyotes are fed lamb meat treated with a drug. When they eat the meat, they get sick. Later, coyotes won't even go near lambs. They'll hunt rabbits instead. This story mainly tells... a. why coyotes prefer rabbits to lambs. b. why killing coyotes upsets nature's balance. c. what kinds of people don't like coyotes. d. how scientists help protect sheep and coyotes.
D. how scientists help protect sheep and coyotes.
400
conspicuous: The teacher doesn't mind if you chew gum or have a small snack, so long as you are not conspicuous with your consumption. If you put a bag of chips on your desk and start sharing them with everyone, he's going to take your chips.
Standing out, visible, clearly seen
400
In his sophomore year of high school, Michael Jordan tried out for the varsity basketball team at Laney High School in Wilmington, North Carolina. But at five feet and eleven inches tall, the coach believed that Jordan was too short to play at that level, so Jordan was cut from the team. Jordan didn’t let this obstacle defeat him. In fact, it pushed him to work even harder. He trained vigorously and grew another four inches the following summer. When he finally made the varsity squad, Jordan averaged 25 points a game and went on to become one of the greatest basketball players in history.
People shouldn't let one failure or set-back stop them from chasing their dreams.
400
And then my heart with pleasure fills, / And dances with the daffodils.
Hyperbole
500
And again: "She is a powerful CEO of a huge corporation."
Body
500
Native Americans dried strips of meat, pounded it into a paste, and then mixed it with fat. Sometimes they added berries and sugar. Then they pressed it into small cakes. They called these cakes pemmican. Pemmican didn't spoil, and it provided lots of energy for people traveling or going hunting. Today explorers still carry and eat this food. This passage is mainly about... a. who uses pemmican today. b. what can be put into pemmican. c. how pemmican was prepared by Native Americans. d. why people eat pemmican today.
C. How pemmican was prepared by Native Americans
500
audacious: Kirstin was so audacious as to take the pen out of the businessman's pocket and begin writing the check for him.
Bold, risky
500
Katie exhaled calmly. After several long nights of studying, she finally felt ready for the exam. Walking into her English class the next morning, Katie coolly focused on the task before her. As the teacher walked up and down the rows distributing the test, Katie heard a noise, "Psst…" Katie turned to see Shannon staring at her desperately. Shannon whispered, "I forgot to study. Please let me copy off of you. I'll do anything." Katie refused, "I can't risk it Shannon." Each knew that if the teacher caught them, they would both fail, but Shannon persisted, "Come on, Katie. Help me out. I'll give you fifty bucks." The teacher turned toward them from across the room, "Ladies, please, it's test time." Katie didn't want to jeopardize her future, but fifty dollars was a lot of money to her, so she silently nodded at Shannon. During the exam Katie kept her test document on the corner of her desk near Shannon, giving Shannon a clear view of all of her hard work. Shannon copied Katie's test exactly, even the writing portion word for word. After the test Katie approached Shannon in the hallway. "When am I going to get the fifty dollars?" Shannon sneered at her. "Ha, never. What are you going to tell someone that you let me copy? Please..." Shannon snapped at Katie. Katie ran away crying, upset that she had been deceived and worried that she would get caught cheating.
The temptation of a short term reward isn't worth risking a long-term mistake. (also be sure to ask to see the money first kids) :)
500
Sifted through the grass were daisies, / Open-mouthed, wondering, they gazed at the sun.
Personification