Word Study
One cactus species is especially known for its hyperactive water storage abilities, allowing it to survive long dry spells.
In the word hyperactive, what does the prefix “hyper” mean?
A) Excessive
B) Slow
C) Natural
D) Weak
A) Excessive
True or False: A theme is usually stated directly in a story.
False
What is a verb?
A part of speech that expresses an action or a state of being.
This type of irony happens when someone says the opposite of what they mean.
verbal irony
True or False. Tone is the attitude that a character or narrator or author takes towards a given subject
True
What does the root "vac" mean? Example words: evacuate, vacate
A. free
B. empty
C. go
D. place
B. empty
What is theme?
The central message or lesson an author wants the reader to learn from a story.
Identify the verb in this sentence: The cat jumped onto the windowsill.
jumped
This type of irony happens when the audience knows something the characters do not.
dramatic irony
What is the tone of this sentence? "I can't believe I have to wake up this early again. Mornings are the absolute worst."
annoyed, frustrated, or grumpy
They are built to handle the heat, relying on a strong internal structure that keeps them stable in extreme conditions.
What does the word structure in the passage refer to?
A) The cactus’s shape
B) How the cactus is built internally
C) The external color of the cactus
D) The size of the cactus
B) How the cactus is built internally
Wait for the image (tan)...
A. Helping others
B. Practice and persistence pay off.
C. Money can't buy happiness (or friends).
C. Money can't buy happiness (or friends).
What verb tense is used in this sentence? She will travel to New York next summer.
future tense
Identify the type of irony: A firefighter’s house burns down.
situational irony
True or False: Tone can be positive, negative, or neutral.
True.
The path through the forest was obscure, making it difficult to follow.
What is the antonym of obscure?
A. hidden
B. bright
C. clear
D. mysterious
C. clear
Wait for image (navy)...
A. You should sacrifice for others.
B. You should never give up.
C. Give up when things are tough.
B. You should never give up.
Which sentence is in past tense?
A. I am running to the store.
B. She baked a cake yesterday.
C. They will watch a movie later.
B. She baked a cake yesterday.
This type of irony occurs when the opposite of what is expected happens.
situational irony
Identify the tone: "The little girl skipped through the meadow, humming a cheerful tune as the sun warmed her face."
joyful, happy, or lighthearted
lum•i•nous (lū’mə-nəs) adj. 1. emitting light; shining. 2. clear and easy to understand. 3. intellectually brilliant. [Latin lumin, light]
Luminous comes from a word that means
A. clear
B. shine
C. light
D. brilliant
C. light
Name one way a reader can determine the theme of a story.
Answers may vary. Examples: Look at the character’s actions, conflicts, and resolution; recurring ideas, the story’s ending, the title, thinking about how the story relates to real life
Change this sentence to present tense:
The dog chased the squirrel up the tree.
The dog chases the squirrel up the tree.
Identify the type of irony: In a horror movie, the audience sees the villain hiding in the closet, but the main character opens the door anyway.
dramatic irony
True or False: Tone is not determined by description or dialogue.
False