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Roots and Affixes
Author's Purpose
Figurative Language
Vocabulary
Character Traits Internal Vs. External
100
The word "copilot" means a second pilot in an aircraft. What does the prefix "co" mean?
What is with or together?
100
Jill ran up the hill with Jack. She was carrying a pail. Jack tripped over a rock and caused Jill to tumble down the side of the hill. She broke her arm and refused to talk to Jack for three weeks. Jack decided to make her a cake one day. He wanted to apologize. Jill accepted the cake and they were best friends once again. What is the author's purpose?
What is to entertain the reader?
100

A comparison using "like" or "as."

What is a simile?

100

A guess based on clues and prior knowledge.

What is an inference?

100

A feeling or personality trait that is inside a character, like bravery or kindness.

What is an internal trait?

200
The word autograph has the greek root "graph". Graph means...
What is write or draw?
200
Cookies are a necessary food item in your life. First, they taste amazing, like sweet nectar that warms your tummy. Second, they come in all kinds of flavors. Even if you are a picky eater, there is surely a type of cookie that will please you. Finally, cookies make you happy. If you decide not to eat cookies, you will be miserable and cranky for the rest of your life. Eat them now! What is the author's purpose?
What is to persuade the reader?
200

An extreme exaggeration.

What is hyperbole?

200

The central idea or message of a text.

What is the theme?

200

A trait that describes how a character looks, like tall or strong.

What is an external trait?

300
Most songs have an interlude. This is a piece of music that connects a verse to the chorus. If "lude" means "tune", then "inter" means...
What is between?
300
Brushing your teeth is very important. Some do not know the proper way to accomplish this task. First, you put a dime size amount of toothpaste on a toothbrush. Brush the top right side of your teeth, in a circular motion, all over the teeth. After 20 seconds, switch to the top left side of your teeth and repeat. Repeat four more times with the rest of your teeth. When done brushing, rinse your mouth clean with water. Make sure to clean the brush as well! You're finished! You now have beautiful, clean teeth. The author's purpose is to...
What is to explain to the reader?
300

Giving human qualities to non-human things

What is personification?

300

The attitude a writer has toward a subject.

What is tone?

300

This type of trait affects how a character thinks and feels.

What is an internal trait?

400
The suffix -ment means "time". Knowing this information, what does "merriment" mean?
What is merry time, happy time, or a time when you are feeling merry?
400
The rabbit's long ears, which can be more than 10 cm (4 in) long, are probably an adaptation for detecting predators. They have large, powerful hind legs. The two front paws have 5 toes, the extra called the dewclaw. The hind feet have 4 toes. The author's purpose is...
What is to inform the reader?
400

A direct comparison that does NOT use "like" or "as."

What is a metaphor?

400

The reason an author writes a text (to inform, entertain, or persuade).

What is the author’s purpose?

400

This type of trait affects how a character is seen by others.

What is an external trait?

500
The first Transcontinental Railroad was built in 1869. The railroad spanned the entire U.S. from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean. Trans- means...
What is across or beyond?
500
The three types of expository text are...
What are informational, procedural, and persuasive?
500

The repetition of the same consonant sound at the beginning of words.

What is alliteration?

500

A statement that can be proven true.

What is a fact?

500

The difference between internal and external traits.

What is internal traits describe personality and emotions, while external traits describe appearance?