Verb Moods
What is an indicative Verb mood?
Used to state a fact or make a statement.
whats a simile?
a comparison using like or as
Whats a line?
A single row of words in a poem.
What is active voice?
When the subject of the sentences is preforming the action.
Stringent
Strict and precise regarding rules or standards.
Used to pose a question.
what is a metaphor?
a direct comparison.
What is a stanza?
a group of lines in a poem.
What is a passive voice?
When the subject of the sentences is receiving this action.
Lowly; lacking status
Used to describe a condition under which something will occur.
What form of figurative language is this?: A piece of cake
Idiom
Whats a meter?
The pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables in a line of poetry.
Which is preferred in ELA?
Active
Linger
To be slow in parting or in quitting something
What is the subjunctive verb mood?
used to describe a hypothetical scenario, to express a wish or desire, or to formalize a suggestion or demand
What is imagery?
Using descriptive language that evokes a mental picture or sensory experience for the reader, it appeals to the five senses of hearing, taste, touch, and smell.
What does a meter do?
It gives a poem a beat or rhythm when read aloud.
What voice is this in? The teacher explained the difficult math problem to the students during the afternoon class.
Active
Consternation
Feelings of anxiety or dismay, typically at something unexpected
What tense can be used for the indicative verb mood?
Any tense.
What is this example of figurative language?: The sun smiled down at us.
Personification.
Whats the difference between an iamb and an iambic pentameter?
An iamb is a beat with two syllables: unstressed, then stressed (like "a-GAIN").
Iambic pentameter is a line made of five iambs — 10 syllables total, with the same rhythm: da-DUM da-DUM da-DUM da-DUM da-DUM.
Short Answer: An iamb is one unstressed-stressed pair of syllables.
Iambic pentameter is five iambs in a row (10 syllables).
What voice is this in? The ancient manuscript was believed to have been written by a forgotten monk during the 12th century.
Passive
Monotonous
Dull, tedious, and repetitious; lacking in variety and interest