Latin/Greek Roots
What does the word mono mean?
one
What is an example of a text feature?
Chart, map, heading etc.
What is an example of figurative language?
Simile, metaphor, idiom, personification, etc.
What does the word bio mean?
Life
What is a text box next to a picture called?
Caption
What figurative language is shown?
"The floor shined like the top of the Chrysler building"
simile
If you know that aqua means water then what does the word aquatic mean?
relating to water
How could a map help you understand a piece of text?
Showing you where the story or information is taking place
What does this figurative language mean?
"its raining cats and dogs"
It's raining very hard or powerfully
If you know the word act means to move then what does the word react mean?
to respond or move in response to something.
How can a heading show the author's perspective?
They can show the author's main opinion toward the topic.
What does this figurative language mean?
"sweep it under the rug"
to hide a problem or try to keep it a secret instead of dealing with it
If you know the root aud means to hear then what does it mean to be an auditory learner?
Someone who learns and comprehends by hearing or listening.
How could a graph or chart show the author's perspective?
It can show evidence or research that supports the author's perspective.
By looking for nonliteral phrases.