Vocab
If someone feels consternation, what are they feeling?
amazement or fear that makes one confused
What are roots?
The base words from which many other words are formed.
What is a synonym for delectable?
delicious
What is a simple subject? What is a compound sentence?
A main word or words that tell what or whom a sentence is about.
A sentence with two or more clauses connected by a coordinating conjunction.
What is a synonym for gratifying?
pleasing
If you are pondering a question, what are you doing?
thinking it over carefully
"tele" is a prefix that means ____, "graph" is a root that means ____, together they make "telegraph" which means _____.
far away, writing, writing from far away
What is an antonym for the word priviledged?
Deprived
What is narrative writing?
A type of writing that focuses on a story or recounts a series of events.
What is the definition of lavish?
much more than enough
If someone is lying "prostrate" this means that they are ____.
lying flat
What does the root "bio" mean?
What are two words that are made from the root "bio"?
Explain what they mean based on the root.
life; biography, biology
What does it mean if someone is "impetuous"?
they are likely to act without thinking
What is the theme of a story?
The lesson or message
What does it mean if someone feels rapture.
a state of great joy, delight, or love
What does the word "beseech" mean?
What is a synonym for this word?
to ask earnestly
beg
"photo" means ____
"chron" means ____
List one word for each root and explain it's meaning.
light; time; photosynthesis, chronological
What dos it mean if someone is haughty?
Correctly use it in a sentence.
they show too much pride in themselves and scorn others
What are the 5 components of a plot diagram?
Exposition, Rising action, Climax, Falling action, Resolution
What is revelry? Correctly use it in a sentence.
noisy merrymaking
What is the definition of garland?
Correctly use it in a sentence.
a wreath or chain of leaves and flowers
The prefix "de" means _____, the root "hydr" means ____, so "dehydrate" means _____.
remove, water, to lose water from body
There are three definitions for the word pluck. What are they?
to pull out; to remove the feathers from; courage, bravery
What is an abstract lesson?
Give me an example of what an abstract lesson should AND shouldn't look like.
Lesson that can be applied outside of your story.
Waking up late:
too specific: setting multiple alarms
abstract: being more responsible
If someone does something on a whim, this means that they?
had a sudden wish to do something without a particular reason