Realistic Fiction
Describe the characters seen in realistic fiction.
like real people, relatable.
What are the 4 Latin Roots?
port, dict, ject, and terr.
Prepositions relate to a ______ or _________.
noun or pronoun.
What is a base word?
A base word is the smallest part of a word that has meaning and can be used on its own.
Define enthusiasm:
high interest; excitement.
What is the purpose of realistic fiction?
To entertain; explore and represent everyday life and real world issues.
What does the Latin root "port" mean?
to carry.
A prepositional phrase begins with a ______ and ends with a _________
preposition, object.
What is an ending?
group of letters that are added to a base word to change its meaning.
Define shattered:
broken into many small pieces; damaged or destroyed.
What text structure does realistic fiction use?
Realistic fiction often used a problem/solution structure, where there is a conflict that the character needs to resolve.
What does the Latin root "dict" mean?
to say or speak.
Prepositions add information about _____, _____, or _______ to the sentence.
location, time, or direction.
An ending added to a base can change the base words part of speech?
True or False
True
Define reassuring:
giving comfort; reminding someone not to worry.
What is realistic fiction?
a made up story that seems like it could happen in real life.
What does the Latin root "ject" mean?
to throw.
Identify the preposition:
I will call you after dinner.
after
Change Happy to Happy + est
Happiest
Define encompass:
surround or completely cover.
What are the elements of realistic fiction?
Believable characters, settings, and events that could realistically occur, often exploring relatable conflicts and themes from everyday life.
What does the Latin Root "terr" mean?
earth or land.
Insert a preposition:
She arrived the storm
during, before, after.
Take the word help and change it from a noun (person, place, or thing) and change it to an adjective (descriptive word).
helpful
Define inseparable:
never apart; unable to be split up.