Parts of Speech
What is a noun?
A person, place, or thing
I moved across the room.
moved; weak
I love to go to school.
Tell
Avocado toast
An avocado toast
What country is Rome in?
Italy
What is an adjective?
A word that describes a noun, or a describing word
He crept into the room quietly.
Crept; Strong
Her eyes drooped, and she yawned widely, rubbing the sleep from her face.
Show
Universe
This was a period of peace and prosperity for Romans
Pax Romana
What is a verb?
An action or state of being; an action word
I strolled down the street.
strolled; strong
The hero was brave.
An elephant
They created this material that helped them to build structures more quickly and efficiently.
What is an adverb?
A word that modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb
Why are stronger verbs more effective than weaker ones?
They create a more vivid picture for the reader.
True or False: Showing helps the writer to engage the reader by allowing them to experience the story.
True
Shoe
A shoe
A channel that moves water over land.
Aqueduct
What is a simile?
A figure of speech that compares one thing to a different kind of thing
The dog ran through the park. Identify the verb and give an example of a strong replacement.
Ran; weak. bolted, dashed
The old house was spooky.
Telling
MBA
An MBA
This was the Roman Empire's first emperor who was deified
Augustus Caesar