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Is The Rock asking this question literally or figuratively? Is he actually cooking? Is he wearing a chef’s hat and sipping from a saucey wooden spoon?
Literally
Figuratively
Both literally and figuratively
Neither
What is an idiom?
A group of words established by usage as having a meaning not deducible from those of the individual words.
A single word that describes an action.
A phrase that can be translated word for word.
A sentence that is always grammatically correct.
The idiom "It’s raining cats and dogs!" means:
It is raining very heavily.
There are many animals outside.
It is a sunny day.
It is snowing.
What does the idiom "I’m feeling under the weather!" mean?
I am feeling very happy.
I am feeling sick or unwell.
I am going on a vacation.
I am very busy.
What does the idiom "Break a leg!" mean?
Good luck!
Hurt yourself!
Run fast!
Take a break!
Which of the following is an idiom?
Break the ice
Run fast
Eat breakfast
Read a book
The protagonist is involved in, and often central to the plot or conflict of the story.
The protagonist is the leading character of a drama or literary work, central to the plot or conflict of the story.
The protagonist is always the antagonist of the story, causing conflict for other characters.
The protagonist is a minor character who appears only briefly in the story.
The protagonist is the narrator who never interacts with the plot or conflict.马克
Fill in the blank: The antagonist is a person who is opposed to, struggles against, or competes with another; opponent; adversary.
Which side do you choose? Protagonist or Antagonist?
Protagonist
Antagonist
Who are some other famous examples of protagonists and antagonists?
Harry Potter and Voldemort
Romeo and Juliet
Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson
Frodo and Sam
What is a flashback? A flashback is a scene in a movie, novel, etc., set in a ________ earlier than the main story.
time
place
character
event
Memory flashbacks occur when a character ______ the narration to tell of the past.
interrupts
continues
forgets
ignores
Flashbacks are a great literary device for ________ narrators.
unreliable
omniscient
third-person
objective
Flashbacks are a great literary device for unreliable narrators because:
They reveal the narrator's true intentions and memories, which may differ from what was previously told.
They always provide a chronological order to the story.
They make the story less interesting.
They eliminate all ambiguity in the narrative.
Do Now: How does chronological order apply to your typical school day?
It helps organize events in the order they happen.
It makes the school day shorter.
It changes the subjects you study.
It removes breaks from the schedule.
What is chronological order?
Arrangement of events in the order of their happening or based on the time they have occurred
Arrangement of events by importance
Arrangement of events by location
Arrangement of events by size
Which of the following is a signal word for chronological order?
Before
Because
However
Although
Look at the image showing the life cycle of a chicken. Arrange the following stages in chronological order:
Egg, chick, young chicken, adult chicken
Chick, egg, young chicken, adult chicken
Young chicken, egg, chick, adult chicken
Adult chicken, egg, chick, young chicken
What is the most basic part of a word called?
root
prefix
suffix
syllable
What do you call the part of a word that is in front of the root?
prefix
suffix
inflection
compound
What do you call the part of a word that is behind the root?
suffix
prefix
inflection
article
In the word 'replay', what is the prefix?
re
play
lay
rep
In the word 'playful', what is the suffix?
ful
play
ly
ing
Which of the following is a prefix or suffix that can be added to a root word?
-ful
-ing
pre-
All of the above
What does it mean to embellish something?
To make something sound better by using detail.
To make something shorter.
To remove details from something.
To ignore something.
You can add detail to embellish other sentences by:
using vivid adjectives and adverbs
removing descriptive words
writing shorter sentences
avoiding figurative language
A metaphor is a figure of speech that describes one thing by saying that it is _________.
another unlike thing
the same thing
a literal description
an exaggeration
What does the common metaphor 'Time is money' mean?
Time can be exchanged for money.
Time is as valuable as money.
Money can buy time.
Time and money are the same thing.
What does the common metaphor 'That test was a piece of cake!' mean?
It was very difficult.
It was very easy.
It was confusing.
It was boring.
What does the common metaphor 'A penny for your thoughts' mean?
It means asking someone what they are thinking.
It means offering someone money for their ideas.
It means saving money for the future.
It means spending money carelessly.
Can you think of any other common metaphors?
Yes, for example, 'time is money'.
No, I cannot think of any.
Metaphors are not used in language.
Metaphors are only used in poetry.
What is another way to paraphrase the original text?
Restate the original text in different words.
Summarize the original text.
Translate the original text.
Copy the original text exactly.
If someone asked you what happened during the Bills/Chiefs playoff game, would you summarize it or break down each and every play?
Summarize it
Break down each and every play
If someone asked you what happened at MR. TRE, would you summarize it or explain each moment in great detail?
Summarize it
Explain each moment in great detail
Do both
Not answer
And with that, how was your weekend?
It was great.
It was okay.
It was bad.
It was busy.
If you read that the leaves "screamed" as the main character walked across them, would that be intended to be taken literally?
Yes
No
Would "the wind whispered" or "the shadows danced" or "the sun smiled" qualify as examples of personification?
True
False
What is an allegory?
A short poem
An extended narrative in which the characters, settings, and plot represent both a concrete meaning and a symbolic meaning
A type of song
A scientific theory
On the surface, what is the story of 'The Tortoise and the Hare' about?
What lesson does the tortoise teach in the allegory 'The Tortoise and the Hare'?
Perseverance and hard work bring success.
Speed is always better than caution.
Luck determines the outcome of every race.
Overconfidence guarantees victory.
Almost all allegories teach a ______, religious, or political lesson.
moral
scientific
mathematical
historical
Which of the following best describes the deeper meaning of 'The Tortoise and the Hare'?
Animals can talk
Perseverance and hard work bring success, while arrogance and laziness lead to failure
Races are fun
Balloons are important
What does the word 'DISCERN' mean?
To ignore something
To perceive or recognize (something); to show insight and understanding
To forget something
To dislike something
If you were blindfolded and given both a can of Coke and Pepsi, would you be able to DISCERN the difference between the two?
Yes, I would be able to discern the difference.
No, I would not be able to discern the difference.
It would be impossible to tell the difference.
Both taste exactly the same.
What is an acronym?
A type of alien
An abbreviation formed from the initial letters of other words, and pronounced as a word
A kind of radar
A space agency
What does NASA stand for?
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
National Association of Space Aliens
New Aeronautics and Science Agency
National Air and Space Association
What does RADAR stand for?
Radio Detection and Ranging
Rapid Detection and Response
Remote Area Detection and Rescue
Radioactive Detection and Research
An acronym is an abbreviation formed from the ______ letters of other words, and are pronounced as a word.
initial
final
random
middle
Which of the following is a popular acronym?
NASA
Table
Window
Apple
Which of the following best describes how to CONTRAST SUMMER and WINTER?
By comparing their similarities
By emphasizing their differences
By listing only the qualities of summer
By ignoring their characteristics
Narrator: a person who gives a spoken or written account about something, especially a character who _______ the events of a novel or narrative poem.
recounts
forgets
ignores
destroys
First and third-person narrators are different because:
First-person narrators use 'I' or 'we', while third-person narrators use 'he', 'she', or 'they'.
First-person narrators use 'he', 'she', or 'they', while third-person narrators use 'I' or 'we'.
Both narrators use only 'you'.
There is no difference between first and third-person narrators.
The difference between an unreliable narrator and an omniscient narrator is:
An unreliable narrator may mislead the reader, while an omniscient narrator knows everything about the story.
An unreliable narrator knows everything about the story, while an omniscient narrator misleads the reader.
Both narrators always tell the truth.
Both narrators have limited knowledge of the story.
What does the word 'Describe' mean?
What is being described in this passage?
This being is described as:
god-like
mortal
animal-like
robotic
What is alliteration?
The occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words.
A comparison between two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.
An exaggeration used to emphasize a point.
A word that imitates the sound it represents.
Which of the following is an example of alliteration?
Dunkin' Donuts
Apple Pie
Mountain Bike
Orange Juice
Which of the following is an example of an alliteration, like Dunkin' Donuts, Coca Cola, and Ryan Reynolds?
Peter Piper
Apple Inc.
Microsoft
Elon Musk
Who is the play-by-play announcer during your typical FOX NFL broadcast?
Joe Buck
Troy Aikman
Both
Neither
Who is the color commentator during your typical FOX NFL broadcast?
Joe Buck
Troy Aikman
Both
Neither
To ______ methodically and in detail typically for purposes of explanation and interpretation.
examine
ignore
simplify
confuse
Who offers analysis during the broadcast? What does the analysis consist of?
The commentator; The analysis consists of game strategies and player performance.
The referee; The analysis consists of rule enforcement.
The audience; The analysis consists of cheering and support.
The camera crew; The analysis consists of camera angles.
The butterfly represents or symbolizes:
Transformation or change
Strength and power
Loneliness
Wealth and prosperity
What do you think the umbrella in the rain represents or symbolizes?
Protection or shelter
Happiness and joy
Danger and fear
Loneliness
What do you think the bouquet of red roses represents or symbolizes?
Love and passion
Friendship
Jealousy
Wealth
What does it mean to conclude? To conclude means to ________ something to an end, or to arrive at a judgement or opinion by reasoning.
bring
push
ignore
delay
Select the transition word that you could use to begin your conclusion.
However
For example
In conclusion
Firstly
If someone makes a disgusted face after they take a bite of food, what can we infer?
They enjoyed the food.
They found the food disgusting.
They want more food.
They are not hungry.
Is Mr. Wonka making an inference here?
True
False
What is the cause in this example?
The alarm was not set
The window was open
The phone was on silent
The lights were off
What is the effect in this example?
What is the effect in this example?
(a)
Analyzing the reason for and the consequences of an action, event or decision is called:
Comparison and Contrast
Cause and Effect
Sequencing
Problem and Solution
If you are asked to cite evidence for an essay question, what is the starting point?
Begin by forming your own opinion.
Start by identifying relevant information from the text.
Write a summary of the essay.
Conclude your essay first.
Textual evidence should be logical and clear.
True
False
Textual evidence should be relevant.
True
False
Textual evidence should be accurate.
True
False
Textual evidence should support the point.
True
False
Textual evidence should come from a reliable source.
True
False
Proper credit should be given when citing textual evidence.
True
False
What is the definition of conflict? Conflict is a serious, typically drawn out, ________ or argument.
disagreement
celebration
agreement
solution
Which of the following is NOT a criterion for a conflict between Anakin and Obi-Wan?
Serious (multiple lightsaber duels)
Drawn out (multiple decades)
Disagreement/Argument
Friendship
For there to be a conflict between Anakin and Obi-Wan, there must be a disagreement or argument between them.
True
False
Based on the image and text, Anakin and Obi-Wan are truly in conflict.
True
False
Some ways teachers contradict themselves are:
Giving homework but saying not to stress about grades
Encouraging questions but getting annoyed when asked
Promoting creativity but insisting on strict rules
All of the above
Some ways students contradict themselves are:
By saying they studied but failing the test
By always agreeing with the teacher
By never making mistakes
By always submitting assignments on time
What are some ways they both contradict each other?
They agree on all points.
They have no differences.
They have opposing views on certain topics.
They support each other's arguments.
Based on the definitions provided for Ethos, Logos, and Pathos, how would you categorize the following ad: 'Make every moment count. Moment Rice' (shows a mother and child cooking together)?
Ethos
Logos
Pathos
Based on the definitions provided for Ethos, Logos, and Pathos, how would you categorize the following ad: 'See why online reviewers love us! KYNEA headphones' (shows a pair of headphones)?
Ethos
Logos
Pathos
Based on the definitions provided for Ethos, Logos, and Pathos, how would you categorize the following ad: 'It's Official. Silcom has the strongest wireless signal in the nation.' (shows a bar graph comparing companies)?
Ethos
Logos
Pathos
Can you infer which roles the characters play in the story?
Main characters and supporting characters
Villains and heroes
Background characters only
No roles can be inferred
What is the theme of this classic fairy tale, apt students?
Bravery
Greed
Friendship
Jealousy
The theme is a central motif or message within a story. Which of the following is an example of a theme you might study in English class?
Love and friendship
The name of a character
The setting of the story
The number of chapters
