Prefixes/Suffix/Roots
What does the prefix "re-" mean in the word "replay"?
again (replay = play again)
What is the antonym of "arrive?"
leave
Which sentence is a simile: "She ran like the wind" or "She was the wind"? How do you know?
She ran like the wind - uses the word like or as
What is personification? Give a simple example.
giving human traits (e.g., "The book whispered")
If someone says "He has the strength of Hercules," what does this allusion tell you about the person?
very strong.
200 — What does the suffix "-less" mean in "hopeless"?
without (hopeless = without hope)
Choose a synonym for "brave"
fearless
Explain the simile: "As busy as a bee." What does it mean about the person?
means very busy.
In the sentence "The moon watched over us," what human action is the moon being given?
"watching over us" = watching.
In myths, Icarus flew too close to the sun. If a writer calls someone an "Icarus," what might that mean?
someone who is overconfident and fails.
300 — The prefix "pre-" appears in "preheat." What does "pre-" tell you about when something happens?
pre- = before
Provide an antonym for "empty."
Full
Explain the meaning of the metaphor: "Her smile was sunshine."
smile brings warmth and happiness.
Write one sentence that uses personification to describe a tree.
"The tree waved its arms."
The phrase "opening Pandora's box" is a mythical allusion. What does it mean when someone "opens Pandora's box"?
starting something that causes many troubles.
The root "graph" means "write" or "record." What might "autograph" be?
write or record your own (auto=self)written signature
Two words are synonyms: explain how "fast" and "rapid" are similar and give a sample sentence using one.
fast/rapid — both mean moving quickly; sentence: "The rabbit ran rapidly."
Identify the two things being compared in this simile and explain the meaning: "He fought like a lion."
compared: "he" and "a lion" meaning fierce/brave.
Explain how personification can help readers feel more connected to an object in a story.
helps readers imagine and feel.
Explain the allusion: "He is a real Achilles' heel." what does it mean?
Achilles' heel" = a weakness
The prefix "mis-" appears in "mislead." Explain how "mis-" affects the meaning of the base word "lead."
wrongly or badly (mislead = lead wrongly).
Explain why "ancient" and "modern" are antonyms and give an example sentence for "ancient."
ancient = very old; modern = new; example: "The ancient ruins showed how people lived long ago."
Create a simile to show that someone is very brave.
answers will vary, must compare two things and use like or as
Rewrite this sentence using personification to make it more vivid: "The wind moved through the fields."
"The wind danced through the fields."
Provide the meaning of the allusion "like Odysseus" when describing a character's journey or cleverness; give a short classroom-friendly example sentence.
"like Odysseus" = clever, resourceful traveler (example: "She solved the maze like Odysseus, using smarts to find the way home.").