Parts of Speech
This part of speech helps to identify when something happens (ie: tomorrow, yesterday, etc).
Adverb
What is a synonym AND what is an antonym? (must answer both)
Synonymy is when two or more words have the same or very similar meanings.
Antonymy is when two words have opposite meanings.
What is a simile?
a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words "like" or "as."
ie: The boy was as fast as a race car.
T/F: When speaking with someone, it is important that we maintain appropriate eye contact to show respect and confidence.
True
What is a prefix and where is it placed in a word?
a letter or a group of letters added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning
Identify the proper noun in the sentence: Mrs. Stevens explained that the assignment due at the end of class was worth 20% of our overall grade.
Mrs. Stevens
What is a synonym for the word anxious?
Examples: nervous, worried, stressed, uneasy, restless, etc
A figure of speech that describes an object or action in a way that isn’t literally true, but helps explain an idea or make a comparison. This figurative language concept says that one thing "is"/"was" another thing.
Metpahor.
ie: Life is a roller coaster.
ie: The snow was a white blanket covering the town.
What is the term for the non-verbal signals that we use to communicate our feelings and intentions.
ie: crossing our arms, frowning, rolling our eyes
body language
In the word helpless the suffix is ____ which means _____.
-less ; without
An example of a being verb is (list one, then use it in a sentence).
Being verbs: is, am, are, was, were, be, being, been
Identify the antonyms in the sentence: The solitary wolf preferred to hunt alone, staying far away from the social pack gathered near the river.
solitary/alone, social
"In the middle of the dinner table, the last piece of chocolate cake was calling my name." This is an example of...
Personification
Define empathetic listening using your own words.
*Remember the video we saw about Inside Out!
is a way of listening and responding to another person that builds trust and understanding. You listen to what's being said without judgement, and don't interrupt or rush to speak.
In the word uncommon, the prefix is _____ which means _____. Another word with that same prefix is _____.
ie: unhappy, unskilled, uneventful
List three adjectives that would accurately describe the cat on the poster
Example answers: fluffy, adorable, small, sleepy, cozy, brown, striped, etc
List three antonyms for the word grateful
Here's a sentence that might help you: the student was grateful that the teacher allowed him to work for extra credit.
Examples: ungrateful, thankless, unappreciative, critical
Generate a sentence using a hyperbole.
ie: My legs were made of lead.
I was so hungry I could eat an elephant.
My backpack weighed 1000 pounds.
what are the strategies we use to fix a misunderstanding or a "glitch" during a conversation called?
communication repairs
The ________ is the most basic part of a word. It contains the main meaning. This part of the word is typically found in the 'middle' if there is a prefix and suffix present.
root word
Identify the proper noun, verb, adjective, AND adverb in the sentence: The brilliant Einstein intensely studied the complex equations until dawn.
Proper noun: Einstein
Verb: studied
Adjective: brilliant
Adverb: intensely
Look at the sentence, "The movie was so predictable that we all guessed the ending within the first 15 minutes." Come up with your own sentence using the ANTONYM of the word predictable.
Example: The movie was so spontaneous/surprising/shocking/sporadic, that none of us could see the plot twist that was about to come.
Form an alliteration (using a full sentence) using the word snake.
ie: The slippery snake slithered silently through the sand.
Define communication breakdown and give an example.
when the message sent by the speaker is not the same as the message understood by the listener.
ie: Saying something nice with a mean tone (sarcasm) that gets taken literally.
Starting a story in the middle without explaining who you are talking about.
Come up with a prefix or suffix for each word that will change their meanings:
wrap, trust, connect
ie: unwrap, wrapped
distrust, trusting
disconnect, connection