Context Clues
Name the 5 types of CONTEXT CLUES
What is ...
Definition, Synonym, Antonym, Inference and Example
What compares two things using "like" or "as"
What is a SIMILE?
What are the 4 different types of sentenes?
What is... Simple, Compound, Complex and Compound-Complex
Define what a Utopia is...
What is.. A place where everything is perfect
Define MEMOIR
What is...
A s
IF the author gives the direct meaning of an unfamiliar word what context clue is being used?
What is...
Definition
What is the definition of HYPERBOLE?
What is an extreme exaggeration of emphasis?
Every sentence should have 2 things, what are they?
What is ... subject and verb
Is the movie Zootopia a Utopia or Dystopia
What is ...
Utopia
What Point of View are memoirs written in?
What is.. First Person
What form of context clues is being used when a word's definition is NOT being explained
What is... INFERENCE
True OR False: Onomatopoeia means to give human qualities to non-living things
What is.. FALSE
What is..
Independent Clause: CAN stand alone
Dependent Clause: CANNOT stand alone
What are some key things Dystopian civilizations have?
What is...
Surveillance, Oppression, Control
What are key characteristics of a memoir?
What is..
Personal, Relatable, Impactful
“The scientist’s explanation was so opaque that even the advanced students struggled to understand her meaning.”
Using context clues, what does the word opaque MOST likely mean?
A. Clear and easy to understand
B. Difficult to understand
C. Full of errors
D. Related to science
What is ..
B. Difficult to understand
The following sentence is an example of which Figurative Language:
I could eat 1000's pizza, I am so hungry
What is ... Hyperbole
Define each letter/word in the following FANBOYS
What is ...
For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So
Who came up with the term Utopia?
Who is..
Sir Thomas Moore
Define the difference between a memoir and a autobiography
What is...
A story/recap about a certain time period or event in your life that had an impact
A story about your entire life
“Despite the mayor’s vehement refusal, the crowd continued to demand answers, undeterred by his intensity.”
Based on the context, what does the word vehement mean?
A. Calm and relaxed
B. Weak or unsure
C. Showing strong, forceful emotion
D. Quiet and reserved
What is...
C) Showing strong, forceful emotion
Define the following "Euphemism"
A polite, respectful word or phrase that replaces an offensive or harsh statement
What clauses and how many of each makes a complex sentence?
What is..
1 Independent Clause and 1 Dependent Clause
What is today's society classed as?
What is...
A Techno-Dystopia
What memoir did we read/analyze as a class and who is the author?
What is...
"Just Mercy"
Who is..
Bryan Stevenson