Affixes
What is a suffix?
Something added to the end of a word to change its meaning.
Mrs. Giaccio was gleeful when her husband gave her a kitty.
What does gleeful mean?
Gleeful means full of glee or very happy.
What does conflict mean?
The MAIN problem in the story
Can also be _____ against ________
What is a synonym?
A word that means the SAME thing as another word
What is a prefix?
Something added to the beginning of a sentence to change its meaning.
Ms. Rogers was jostled in the crowded hallway.
What does jostled mean?
Pushed around
What is the resolution?
The way the conflict is solved in the story
What is an antonym?
A word that has the OPPOSITE meaning of another
What does the suffix "ful" mean?
Full of
Mario quietly slipped out of the newsstand and stood waiting.
What is the meaning of slipped?
1. losing one’s balance or footing
2. not up to one’s usual level of performance
3. to go or move without attracting notice
4. put on or take off an article of clothing
What is sequence?
The events in a story put in a specific order from beginning to end.
What is a synonym for exhibit in the following sentence?
I was so excited to see the American Indian exhibit at the Smithsonian Museum.
Display
What does the suffix less mean?
Without
Tucker tossed things left and right in a wild search. Neatness was not one of the things he aimed at in life.
What does wild mean?
1. an animal or plant living in nature
2. uncontrolled behavior in pursuit of pleasure
3. stormy weather
4. not based on sound reasoning
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True/False If a detail has the title of the story in it, it is important enough to be in the summary.
True
What is an antonym of careless?
Careful, Cautious, Attentive
What does the suffix "ly" mean?
in a ___________ way
Mario set his pet on the edge of the glass and gently drew his hand away. Chester bent down to try to reach the water.
What is the meaning of drew?
1. produce a picture with lines and marks
2. to remove liquid from a container
3. run a bath with water
4. to pull back or remove
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True/False A summary should include the conflict and resolution.
True
What is a antonym for respectful?
Disrespectful, Rude, Impolite etc.