Word Zone
What does the root "vis" mean?
To see or to look
"The furious girl slammed the door."
What was the girl's motivation for slamming the door?
She was angry/mad
The author's last name and the page number that your quote is from.
If I say someone is goofy, am I describing them with positive or negative connotations?
Positive connotations
Which of the following sentences uses the word “significant” with the most similar meaning to how it is used in this sentence?
“The scientist made a significant discovery in the lab.”
A. The new law had a significant effect on citizens.
B. She signed the paper with a significant pen.
C. It was significant that he wore a red shirt.
D. The museum featured a significant amount of statues.
A. The new law had a significant effect on citizens.
“Early bicycles, known as ‘penny-farthings,’ had a giant front wheel and a tiny back one, making balance a challenge.”
What does the phrase “making balance a challenge” suggest?
A. The bicycle was built for racing.
B. The bicycle was not very expensive.
C. The bicycle was difficult to ride.
D. The bicycle was a children’s toy.
C. The bicycle was difficult to ride.
What's the difference between an illustration and a graph?
An illustration is a picture of something, while graphs are used to showcase information.
Give me a word for unusual with a negative connotation
Weird, strange, odd, off, (teacher judgement)
What is the most accurate meaning of the word emerge as used in the sentence below?
“As the fog cleared, the outline of the building began to emerge.”
A. disappear
B. appear gradually
C. collapse quickly
D. remain hidden
B. appear gradually
"Her words were daggers that pierced his heart."
What does the metaphor most likely suggest?
A. Her words were weapons.
B. Her words caused deep emotional pain.
C. Her words were loud.
D. Her words were used in a sword fight.
B. Her words caused deep emotional pain.
What are captions and why do we use them?
Captions tell us what is happening in a picture, graph, or image. It is also used to tie the visual back to the main idea or explain how the visual demonstrates an idea from the text.
When do we use parenthesis?
Around a citation or to set off non-essential information.
Brenda (my mom's cousin) is the best cook I know.
What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor? What are they used for?
Metaphor: a direct comparison of objects/ideas to help us better understand them both.
Simile: a comparison of objects/ideas using like or as to help us better understand them both.
A short story about a girl named Jade who finds a mysterious journal that reveals secrets about her family's past.
Part A: What is Jade’s primary motivation for continuing to read the journal in the story?
A. She wants to write her own story based on it.
B. She hopes it will help her understand her family's history.
C. She is assigned to read it for a school project.
D. She wants to prove her brother wrong about their ancestors.
B. She hopes it will help her understand her family's history.
What's a footnote and why do we use them?
(1) Hawks are some of the most skilled predators in the bird world. (2) They have excellent vision, sharp talons, and strong wings. (3) Hawks can spot a mouse from far away.
Which revision improves clarity and avoids repetition?
A. Hawks are birds that have wings and fly with wings.
B. Hawks are birds with strong wings that help them fly and hunt.
C. Hawks have wings, and they use them for flying.
D. Hawks use wings to fly when they are flying.
B. Hawks are birds with strong wings that help them fly and hunt.
What does the root "nat" mean?
Born or birth (like natural or national)
A nonfiction passage about the history and evolution of bicycles.
What is the central idea of the passage?
A. Bicycle design has changed very little since its invention.
B. Bicycles were once only affordable to the wealthy.
C. Bicycle design has evolved to meet changing needs over time.
D. Bicycles are dangerous and outdated modes of transportation.
C. Bicycle design has evolved to meet changing needs over time.
What is a sidebar and why do we use them?
A sidebar is extra information boxed to the side of an article that contains information that is connected, but maybe not on topic (teacher judgement). We use them to explore ideas, get readers thinking about similar topics, and more.
(1) Hawks are some of the most skilled predators in the bird world. (2) They have excellent vision, sharp talons, and strong wings. (3) Hawks can spot a mouse from far away.
What is the best way to combine sentences 2 and 3?
A. Hawks have excellent vision and sharp talons. Hawks can spot mice.
B. They have excellent vision, which allows hawks to spot mice.
C. Hawks, with excellent vision, sharp talons, and strong wings, can spot a mouse from far away.
D. Because they have sharp talons, they can fly and spot things.
C. Hawks, with excellent vision, sharp talons, and strong wings, can spot a mouse from far away.