Vocabulary #1
What is a hyperbole?
Exaggerated statements not meant to be taken literally
Correctly punctuate this dialogue: John said I am going to the store
John said "I am going to the store".
What figurative language is being used in this sentence: "Her smile was like sunshine breaking through clouds."
Simile
What is the correct capitalization for this sentence: actors zendaya and tom holland were seen leaving the cinemark movie theater earlier today.
Actors Zendaya and Tom Holland were seen leaving the Cinemark movie theater earlier today.
What is the meaning of the word intimidating?
+100 points if you can identify the part of speech
+200 points if you can use it correctly in a complete sentence :)
having a frightening or threatening effect
It is an adjective.
EX: The bodyguard for Taylor Swift was very intimidating, and was very good at making people scared to come near her without permission.
What is alliteration?
+100 points if you can give me a correct example.
The occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words.
EX: Sally sells seashells by the seashore
Explain the difference between "there", "their", and "they're".
There - location
Their - possession
They're - contraction ->they are
What figurative language is being used in this sentence: "The kitchen smelled of cinnamon and toasted bread, sunlight dusting the wooden table."
Imagery
Where does the comma go in this sentence: "Before leaving the house he grabbed his keys"
After "house" but before "he"
"Before leaving the house, he grabbed his keys"
What is the climax of a story?
+100 points if you can give me a correct example using a movie/story.
The point of highest tension and drama in a story.
What is a thesis?
A statement that expresses the main point or purpose of a story/essay. It can also include the significance of the topic or the writer's opinion on the topic.
What are all the coordinating conjunctions? (FANBOYS)
*all must be named correctly to earn the points -IN ONE GO
For, and, nor, but, or, yet, so
What figurative language is bring used in this sentence: "The old house sighed as the wind pushed through its broken shutters."
Personification
In the sentence "Me and John went to the store," what is the grammatical error?
Incorrect pronoun usage/order
Sentence should be: John and I went to the store.
What is the resolution in a story?
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The final part of the plot where the main conflict is resolved
What is a theme?
+100 if you can name a theme from The Odyssey
The main idea of a work of art, literature, or music, or a characteristic or concern.
How could you combine these two sentences: "The cat sat on the mat. It was orange."
Give at least two ways.
With a comma and a coordinating conjunction (FANBOY).
A semi-colon
What figurative language is being used in this sentence: "I’ve told you a million times to clean your locker."
Hyperbole
Identify the error in this sentence: "Between you and I, the test was difficult."
Incorrect object pronoun.
Sentence should be: Between you and me, the test was difficult.
What is the meaning of the word confined?
+100 points if you can identify the part of speech
+200 points if you can use it correctly in a complete sentence :)
Restricted in area or volume; cramped
It is an adjective.
EX: He was confined to his room for the weekend, since he was grounded for cheating on his midterm.
What is an onomatopoeia?
+100 points if you can give me a correct example.
The formation of a word from a sound associated with what is named. (Words you could hear)
EX: Boom! Sizzle! Pop! Bang!
Write a sentence using "weather" and "whether" correctly.
Ex: The girl was undecided on whether or not it was going to be a good day to take her dog to the park due to the 50/50 weather forecast.
What figurative language is being used in this sentence: "Author : Book :: Artist : Painting"
Analogy
Demonstrate three different ways to combine these sentences: "Sarah studied hard. She passed the exam."
Ex:
Sarah studied hard, and she passed the exam.
Sarah studied hard; She passed the exam.
She passed the exam because she studied hard.
What is the meaning of the word placid?
+100 points if you can identify the part of speech
+200 points if you can use it correctly in a complete sentence :)
calm, peaceful, quiet, and undisturbed
The placid waters of Johnny's favorite lake made this spot one of his favorite places to go when he was stressed out.