Literary Elements
Word Meanings
Figurative Language
Vocabulary
Grammar
100

The message/moral of a story, often universal, often described in a full sentence.

the theme

100

little and small are _______ to each other.

synonyms

100

"He was as sneaky as a snake" is an example of what kind of figurative language?

Simile

100

Define "summarize" and give an example

to give a short recap of key details, examples may vary

100

Correct this sentence:

I walked to the park and saw birds kids and dogs all enjoying the scenery.

It needs commas!

I walked to the park and saw birds, kids, and dogs all enjoying the scenery.

200

Identify the theme of "A Wise Old Woman".

The importance of respecting the elderly for their wisdom, knowledge, and experience gained through life (answers may vary)

200

big and small are _______ to each other.

antonyms

200

What is the difference between a metaphor and simile?

Metaphors are nonliteral comparisons that do not use like or as. Similes are nonliteral comparisons that use like or as.
200
define "paraphrase" and give an example

to retell something in your own words including all of the details, examples may vary

200

Correct this sentence: 

Alice saw that the group left behind there things. 

There = a place nearby

Their = possessive

They're = they are

Alice saw that the group left behind their things.

300

What is the setting and how does it impact the story?

Time and place; characters respond to their setting and influence it

300

What is the connotation behind the word cheap when compared to the connotation of the word affordable?

Cheap = negative

Affordable = positive

300

Name three idioms.

Answers may vary.

300

Is the connotation positive, negative, or neutral?

festivities

positive - the use of this word emphasizes that this event is meant to be fun and enjoyable

300

Correct this sentence:

Meanwhile, Estelle, was trying to figure out what Frannie should say to the bear cub, when she found it.

Unnecessary commas

Meanwhile, Estelle was trying to figure out what Frannie should say to the bear cub when she found it.

400

Compare/Contrast the settings in Woodsong vs. Rikki Tikki Tavi

Both feature the woods, animals, and nature. Both feature humans interacting with nature.

RTT is set a couple decades earlier and has talking animals. Woodsong stars a human and his interaction with the chilly woods around him. RTT is set with Rikki getting washed out of his jungle home and later living with a family in the UK while Woodsong is set with Gary traveling in the wintery Canadian forests.

400

Is the connotation of this word positive or negative?

furiously

negative - the use of this word suggests that someone is not pleased/very angry

400

You have to use ________ ______ to infer whether language is literal or nonliteral and the actual meaning "between the lines".

context clues

400

Is the connotation of this word positive, negative, or neutral? 

sophisticated

neutral - the use of this word suggests a complex, well-ordered nature to something

400

Correct this sentence:

They met on the sidewalk halfway between their houses, each feeling some embarassment about the fight and smiling doubtfully.

Spelling: embarrassment

They met on the sidewalk halfway between their houses, each feeling some embarrassment about the fight and smiling doubtfully.

500

Comparative Reading:

Choose two texts we have read. Identify two literary elements in common and two literary elements that are different.

Answers will vary.

500

What is the difference between a homonym, homograph, and homophone?

Homophone: same pronunciation, different writing and meaning

Homograph: same spelling, different pronunciation and meaning

Homonym: same spelling and pronunciation with two different meanings

500

Give an example of a metaphor and an example of a simile

examples will vary

500

Define "downtrodden"

oppressed or treated badly by people in power.

500

Correct the sentence:

I guess we’re going to disagree, and it’s obvious you can’t handle any critisism.

Spelling: criticism

I guess we’re going to disagree, and it’s obvious you can’t handle any criticism.