Vocabulary
What does the prefix “Dis-” do to a word?
Gives the word the opposite meaning
A Haiku is a poem that has a 5 syllable line, followed by a 7 syllable line, and another 5 syllable line. Which poetic form is a Haiku (Formal or Free-Verse)?
Formal
What are the three types of pronouns?
Nominative, Objective, and Possessive
Identify the Direct & Indirect Objects in the following sentence:
Sarah showed the class her new glasses.
D.O = glasses/ I.O = the class
What are the three types of Author’s Purpose?
Persuade, Inform, Entertain
What is the definition of a pronoun?
A word that replaces a noun or another pronoun.
The following is an example of which sound device?
a quiet light, and then not even that
Consonant (repetitive consonant sounds at the end of syllables)
The following is an example of which point of view?
“Unfortunately it seems you missed the game winning catch. Good thing it was just a practice game. Make sure to check on your nose to make sure it’s not broken.”
2nd Person (narrator is telling “you”)
Complete the following sentence correctly using a correct verb (subject-verb agreement):
My sister and I ________ at the dinner table.
eat/ sit/ talk /etc...
What is the difference between Theme and Central Idea?
Theme is the moral or lesson of the story while Central Idea is what the story is mainly about.
What is the definition of the suffix “- ical?”
“Having to do with”
What are the three types of Poetry Sound Devices?
Alliteration, Consonant, Assonance
The following is an example of which point of view?
“Oh no! This was the game winning catch. I can’t believe I missed the ball. The game is lost. Not only are my feelings hurt, but so is my face. Ouch!”
1st Person (The narrator is in the story “I”)
Which is the participle in the following sentence:
Look at the boy climbing the tree.
“climbing” (participles end in “-ing, -ed, -d, -t, -en.
What is the main difference between an Autobiography & Memoir?
An autobiography is about someone’s entire life, while a memoir is about a specific moment in someone’s life.
“We are all the same on the inside” is an example of Central Idea or Theme?
Theme
The following is an example of which sound device?
pebbles resting in wet sand
Assonance (repetitive vowels stressed at the middle or end of syllables)
Using the meaning of the suffix “- ical” what is the best definition for the following the word “Musical?”
Having to do with music
Which is the infinitive in the following sentence:
They practice to improve their skills.
“Improve” (infinitives begin to the word “to”)
What is the difference between poetic Formal Structure and Free-Verse Structure?
Formal structure follows a set of rules and patterns, while Free-Verse doesn’t have to follow any rules or patterns.
Using the the meaning of the prefix “sub -” what is a correct definition for the word “subconscious?”
Under our consciousness / Below our consciousness (“sub -” = under, below, or beneath).
The following is an example of which sound device?
O wild West Wind
Alliteration (repetition of consonant sounds at the beginnings of syllables)
When we identify Subject-Verb Agreement, what do the subject and verb both have to agree on?
If they’re both singular or both plural
**Change the second sentence using as many correct Pronouns as possible.
Mr. Acevedo gave the class a test. Mr. Acevedo’s class did great on the test because the class studied for the test.
They did great on it because they studied for it.
Provide a type of writing example for each; Persuade, Inform, Entertain
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