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What is a summary?
A short version of the main ideas.
What is a simile?
A comparison using like or as
What is an ellipsis?
Three dots (...)
Identify:
"The goal was scored by Marta."
Passive Voice
Change: "I am tired."
He said that he was tired.
Should a summary include every detail?
No
What is a metaphor?
A direct comparison using the verb to be.
When should an ellipsis be used?
To show omitted words or a pause.
Why is reported speech useful in journalism?
It reports statements professionally.
What does "tele" mean?
Far
What should a summary focus on?
Main ideas and important events.
If she had trained harder, she _____ the penalty.
would have scored
Turn into passive:
"The fans criticized the coach."
The coach was criticized by the fans.
Convert: "The referee made a mistake."
The player said that the referee had made a mistake.
What does "graph" mean?
Write
Which is the better summary sentence?
A. Brazil won 2–1 and fans discussed the match.
B. Brazil wore yellow jerseys and some fans ate popcorn.
A
Explain the difference between 2° and 3° conditional
Second = imaginary present/future.
Third = imaginary past.
Why do journalists use passive voice?
To sound objective or emphasize the action.
What is reported speech?
Reporting what someone said without quoting directly.
Which word contains "bio"?
Biology
What conditional is this?
If Brazil won, the fans would celebrate.
Second Conditional
Why do greek and latin root words help readers?
They help understand unfamiliar words.
Turn into passive:
"The referee made the decision."
The decision was made by the referee.
Change: "We won the match."
They said that they had won the match.
What does "bio" mean?
Life