Literacy
What is an adverb?
An adverb is a word that modifies (describes) a verb (he sings loudly), an adjective (very tall), another adverb (ended too quickly), or even a whole sentence (Fortunately, I had brought an umbrella). Adverbs often end in -ly, but some (such as fast) look exactly the same as their adjective counterparts.
What is the meaning of Australia?
South land
Defintion...each of two or more words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins.
homonynm
118 elements
This is a defintion...each of two or more words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling, for example new and knew.
homophone
Which country is brie cheese originally from?
France
hyperbole
How many bones does a shark have?
None (a shark’s skeleton is made entirely of cartilage)
What is a blurb
short account of the book that goes on the back cover
In what franchise would you find the character Katniss Everdeen?
The Hunger Games
What is PEEL?
Point Evidence Explanation Link
Name one landlocked country in Europe
Any of the following 14 countries: Andorra, Austria, Belarus, Czech Republic, Hungary, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Moldova, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Switzerland, and Vatican City.
What elements are in a narrative?
Exposition/problem/Rising Action/Climax/Falling Action/Resolution
What is the largest country in the world?
Russia
Small crowd
Old news
Only choice
Awfully good
are all examples of
oxymoron
What's a baby rabbit called?
A kit
What is a plot?
The main events of a play, novel, film or similar work
How many sides does a heptadecagon have?
17
Having or showing a confident and forceful personality.. is the definition for...
assertive
What relationship were Monica and Ross in Friends?
Brother and sister