Prefixes and Suffixes
The prefix "pre-" means which of the following:
A. Again or back
B. Not or opposite of
C. Before
D. Wrongly
C. Before
What is Tone?
What does embark mean?
A. To start a journey or project
B. To remain inactive or unmoving
C. To act insincerely
D. To play or joke around
A. To start a journey or project
The word desolate is connected to the root solus, meaning “abandon” or “alone”. Which definition matches desolate?
A. Crowded and lively
B. Empty, lonely, or abandoned
C. Funny or absurd
D. Insincere or false
B. Empty, lonely, or abandoned
Correctly define the following homophones:
Break/Brake
Break: To shatter, to ruin, etc.
Brake: To stop
The prefix "mis-" means which of the following:
A. Not or opposite of
B. Before
C. Wrongly
D. Again or back
C. Wrongly
What is Theme?
The main idea, message, or insight the author shares through the text
Which of the following best defines disingenuous?
A. Honest and straightforward
B. Insincere or pretending to be honest
C. Slow-moving or inactive
D. Strict and serious
B. Insincere or pretending to be honest
The Latin root solus means “alone” or “only.” Which word below demonstrates this root?
A. Solitary
B. Menace
C. Integrity
D. Disingenuous
A. Solitary
Correctly define the following homophones:
Your/You're
Your: Showing ownership
You're: You are
The suffix "-less" means which of the following:
A. Having the nature of
B. Without
C. Direction
D. State of being
B. Without
What is Imagery?
The use of descriptive, sensory language that appeals to the reader's five senses
What does the word circuitously mean?
A. Directly and efficiently
B. In a roundabout or indirect way
C. Strictly and seriously
D. Alone or solitary
B. In a roundabout or indirect way
The Latin root men means “mind” or “think.” Which word below is related to this root?
A. Mental
B. Embark
C. Stagnant
D. Ludicrous
A. Mental
Correctly define the following homophones:
Then/Than
Then: To show the passage of time
Than: To compare
Which prefix pair both mean “not” or have a negative force?
A. Anti- and Micro-
B. In- and Non-
C. Port- and Solus-
D. En- and Em-
B. In- and Non-
In literature, what is Mood?
The feeling or atmosphere the writer creates for the reader
Which word best matches this definition: “the quality of being honest and having strong moral principle”?
A. Integrity
B. Embark
C. Stagnant
D. Circuitously
A. Integrity
The word persevere comes from the Latin root severus, meaning “strict” or “serious.” What does persevere mean?
A. To give up easily
B. To continue steadily despite difficulty
C. To play or joke around
D. To be isolated or alone
B. To continue steadily despite difficulty
Please define the following homophones:
Aloud/Allowed
Aloud: Referring to something said out loud
Allowed: Referring to something permitted
The suffix "-ward" or "-wards" means which of the following:
A. Become
B. State of being
C. Direction
D. Having the form
C. Direction
What is Figurative Language?
For a bonus 100 points, provide an example of a type of figurative language.
The use of words and phrases with a meaning that is different from their literal interpretation to create a special effect, convey complex ideas, or evoke emotion and imagery in the reader's mind
Which word best matches the description: "wealthy, luxurious, ample, grandiose"?
A. Recede
B. Pliable
C. Vernacular
D. Opulent
D. Opulent
A writer wants a formal, distant tone and chooses words that show restraint and seriousness. Which root-based word below would most directly support that tone?
A. Ludicrous
B. Severe
C. Portable
D. Microcosm
B. Severe
Please define the following homophones:
Their/There/They're
Their: To show ownership
There: To indicate a location
They're: A contraction for "they are"