Wonders Unit 2 Week 5 Vocabulary

Front

What does the term 'repetition' mean in literature?

Back

Repetition refers to the use of words, phrases, or lines over and over for emphasis.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Front

What is a synonym for 'ambitious'?

Back

A synonym for 'ambitious' is 'desire'.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

Front

What does the word 'shuddered' mean?

Back

'Shuddered' means to tremble or shake, often due to fear or disgust.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

What is 'rhyme' in poetry?

Back

Rhyme is the repetition of similar sounds in the final syllables of lines of poetry.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

Front

Define 'satisfaction'.

Back

Satisfaction is the condition of being satisfied.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Front

What is the purpose of using repetition in writing?

Back

The purpose of using repetition is to emphasize a point or theme, making it more memorable.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Front

Can you give an example of a phrase that uses rhyme?

Back

An example of a phrase that uses rhyme is 'She walked the walk and talked the talk.'

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Front

What is the difference between 'trembled' and 'shuddered'?

Back

Both words indicate shaking, but 'trembled' is often used for general shaking, while 'shuddered' implies a reaction to something unpleasant.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

How can understanding vocabulary improve reading comprehension?

Back

Understanding vocabulary helps readers grasp the meaning of texts, making it easier to analyze and interpret information.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

Front

What literary device is used when a word sounds like what it describes?

Back

This literary device is called onomatopoeia.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5