Word Parts
The root word "capt/cap" means . . .
What is "head"?
When a nonfiction writer is slanted in favor of, or against, a certain position, it is called . . .
What is Bias?
We should not "overlook" the influence ancient Greece has had on all of Western civilization.
Which definition best fits "overlook" as it is used in the sentence?
a) fail to notice; ignore
b) excuse or give approval to
c) supervise; oversee
d) look out over; survey
What is "A"?
Repetition of the same beginning consonant sounds in words that are near each other in a sentence.
What is Alliteration?
The crimson apples hung low on the tree.
What is Visual Imagery?
The root word "omni" means . . .
What is "all"?
To inform, to explain, to persuade, and to describe are some of the goals of nonfiction writing, also known as . . .
What is Author's Purpose?
Angie won the journalism award for her "profile" of Senator Miles, which she wrote for the school newspaper.
Which definition best fits "profile" as it is used in this sentence?
a) a side view of an object
b) an outline
c) degree of exposure to public notice
d) a brief biographical essay
What is "D"?
This is an emotional response in the reader as a result of the words the writer uses in the text.
What is Mood?
An extreme exaggeration which adds humor, emphasis, or excitement.
What is Hyperbole?
The root word "tact" means . . .
What is "touch"?
An organizational pattern that arranges items in no particular order, such as several 5-star movies to see, or popular video games, is called . . .
What is Enumeration or Listing?
The student council members raised several "issues" during their monthly meeting.
Which meaning of "issue" is used in the sentence?
a) the act of giving out something
b) a topic of discussion or debate
c) a copy of a newspaper or magazine
d) the final result of an action
What is "B"?
The use of the same word or phrase more than once to create emphasis or rhythm.
What is a Repetition?
A word whose sound suggests its meaning.
What is Onomatopoeia?
The root word "poli" means . . .
What is "city"?
An organizational pattern in which details/directions must be followed in a specific order, such as baking a cake or building a birdhouse, is called . . .
What is Process - Sequence?
You will probably never "train" to eat the most hot dogs. Devouring 68 of them, like Joey Chestnut, is likely out of the question, but that doesn't mean you still can't enjoy a "dog" on the 4th of July.
Which definition best fits the use of "train" as it is used in the passage?
a) a line of persons or vehicles traveling together
b) to help develop the habits or behaviors of another person
c) to get oneself into condition through exercise, diet, and practice
d) to bring into a specific shape by bending or pruning
What is "C"?
This is created by the author's choice of words, which causes an emotional response in the reader.
What is Tone?
He "hit the nail on the head" with his superb answer.
What is an Idiom?
The root word "spir" means . . .
What is "breathe"?
A nonfiction writer adjusts their tone, style, vocabulary, and content to appeal to a specific group of people known as the . . .
What is the Audience?
"Speculate" from the Latin verb "speculari," meaning "to spy out" or "to examine," from specula, a "watchtower." Derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *spek-, meaning "to observe" or "to look." Given the Latin root specula (watchtower), which of the following best describes the historical "visual" logic behind the word speculate?
A) To look down upon others with a superior attitude.
B) To look out from a distance to observe or scout for what might happen.
C) To build a physical structure to store wealth or grain.
D) To speak loudly so that everyone in the area can hear a theory.
What is "B"?
An implied or indirect reference to a person, event, or thing, that readers share a common knowledge of, to create deeper meaning and connections with the text.
What is an Allusion?
The freshly baked cake filled the kitchen with the aroma of vanilla, and it was a vision of strawberry delight.
What is a Sensory Detail?