What is an adjective? Provide an example.
An adjective is a word used to describe a noun.
Example(s): irritating, young, American, second, green, metal, small
Identify the definitions of "season" in both sentences:
"The chicken was extremely bland that my mom decided to start all over again and actually season the chicken first."
" I enjoy watching the seasons change every year."
Season: Used to improve the flavor of food
Season: Period of the year that has different climate conditions
The mother bathed the baby in tepid, or warm, water.
What does tepid mean?
slightly warm or lukewarm
What is considered the highest point of interest (aka, the most "exciting" part" in a story?
The climax
What is a verb? Provide an example using a sentence.
A verb is a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence.
Example(s): A river flows through the valley.
Some people disagree with this theory.
The girl recognized the stranger from across the street.
Identify the two definitions of the word "produce":
"Fresh produce, such as carrots, bell peppers, kale, can be found at the local farm nearby."
"Our instructions were to produce an essay in 12 point Times New Roman font."
1. Things that have been produced or grown, especially by farming
2. Create or make something
The car collector bought the vintage Ford Mustang.
What does vintage mean?
of old, recognized, and enduring interest, importance, or quality; classic
What is a trope? Provide a common trope you see in most books or films. Here are some options below:
- Marvel movies
- DC movies
- To Kill a Mockingbird
- Harry Potter
- Animal Farm
- Horror films
- Romcom films
- Anime
Trope: a significant or repeating theme
Which of the following is NOT a part of speech?
A. Noun
B. Adjective
C. Dialogue
D. Verb
C. Dialogue
Both the definitions "the outer protective covering of a tree" and "the noise dogs make" share the same word.
A. Yelp
B. Branch
C. Bark
D. Wretch
C. Bark
Speaking rudely to the judges was rash behavior. You really hurt your chances of winning.
What does rash mean?
With little thought or consideration
Identify/describe at least three story elements using the picture prompt below:
Identify the noun(s) and adjective(s) within this tongue twister:
Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers. How many pickled peppers did Peter Piper pick?
Noun(s): Peter Piper, peppers, peck
Adjective(s): pickled
Earth can refer to a planet where living beings such as humans and animals live, but it can also refer to:
A. the soil or ground
B. a circular shape
C. houses
D. decayed teeth
A. the soil or ground
Elephants and hippos have a pewter color to their skin.
What does pewter mean?
a shade of bluish or silver gray
TRUE OR FALSE: Conflict can only occur between two people in a book or film.
Provide me an example of a conflict.
False: Conflict can occur between person versus person, person vs society, person vs self, person vs nature.
Try to find verbs, nouns, and adjectives in this tongue twister (considered one of the hardest tongue twisters as featured in the Guinness World Records in 1974):
Challenge: Say it fast three times.
The sixth sick sheik's sixth sheep's sick.
Nouns: Sheik, sheep
Verbs: None
Adjectives: Sixth, sick
Identify the meaning of "credit" in both sentences:
1. Amit bought a new chair with a credit card, which means he will have the pay the money back.
2. Rebecca took credit for the whole project, even though it was really a group effort.
Credit: The money lent or made available under a credit arrangement
Credit: To receive praise, admiration, or acknowledgment for some task, achievement, or accomplishment
No matter where you go, the Internet is following you. Almost every portable device is being made with an Internet connection. Most new TVs and many other appliances come with Internet connections as well. The Internet is truly ubiquitous.
What does ubiquitous mean?
It is seen everywhere.
What ways does an author use to show you the personality of a character? Name four.
What is a character's thoughts/feeling, actions, words, and what other characters say about them