ELA exam review Flashcards
what are the types of context clues
roots, antonyms/non-example, synonyms, examples, definition/description, tone/mood
a text structure that organizes information that looks at how two or more things are alike and how are they not
compare and contrast
a text structure in which the writer presents information in sections, beginning with a central idea followed by definitions, characteristics, and examples of the subject at hand
description
for example, to illustrate, in particular, for instance, such as, namely, specifically are the signal words of which text structure
description
facts, events, or details, are represented in the order in which they occured in time
chronological
on, and at, are the signal words for which text structure?
chronological
information is represented as a series of instructions or steps in a process
sequence
first,second, third, at once, after, before, during,finally, following, last, next, are the signal words for what text structure?
sequence
information reflects a casual relationship. the description of what happened is the effect and the details related to why it happened is the course
cause and effect/
as a result, because of, consequently, due to, for this reason, since, so, therefore, are signal words for which text structure?
cause and effect
info is conveyed as an issue or a problem of concern and solution(s) are proposed or explained
problem and solution
a consequence of, a possible solution to, dillema, in order to solve, resolution, resolved, are signal words for which text structure?
problem and solution
bring to love,spirited
anim
to do
act
to, towards
ad
aqua/hydra
water
aud
hear,listen
auto
one’s self
bene/bon
good,well
bio
life
cent
hundred
chron
time
form
shape
geo
earth,ground,soil
graph
something written or recorded
log
words, to study
mal
bad
micro
small
photo
light
path
feelings, hurt
port
to carry
scop
to look at, observe
spec
sight, to see
scrib/scrip
to write
tele
Far, operating at a far distance
trans
across, to change
vis/vid
to see
a direct comparison between two unlike tings always using “like” or “as”
simile
an exaggerated statement used to heighten dramatic effect. nit to be taken literally
hyperbole
giving an inaminate object or idea the characteristics of an animate object
personification
a comparison of two things that have a quality in common, stating that 1 thing is something else
metaphor
when a writer or speaker makes a reference to something famous such as a well-known person, event, book, movie, or place,
allusion
what idea did Betrand have?
why?
to kill the tree so they can help kip and alistair
what tools did master Windsor have to burn the tree down
oil canisters from the bed
Why was “Moonlight” important
it was kip and Alistair’s only hope of survival
what things did the night gardener control?
the wind and nature
how did he use his powers to stop the boys
slowing them down when they were running
who was the hero
kip and alistair
who was the damsel
mistress windsor
how had Betrand changed
he now wanted to set the tree on fire
How had Kip’s preparation given the family a new chance
it allowed them to get out of the house and live
how had the night gardener trapped the boys
by leading the boys to the edge of the water
what was happening to the night gardener
he was burning
Explain how “Courage” coming up Again & Again & Again is the ultimate symbolic object/metaphor.
kip uses it figuratively and physically to get over situations
what final courageous action did kip take
sending the night gardener and himself (kip) towards the river
Why did Molly work her way into the conflagration
molly knew there had to be a weak spot somewhere in the tree
why didn’t her plan work?
because the tree would allow nothing to pass
what was the next attempt
burn the letters
Why did Molly’s new plan require courage
she was giving up something significant
could Molly have chosen another way?
NO!!!! (no right or wrong answer)
What was the Night Gardener’s weakness
the night gardener could only go as far as the tree’s roots go and if the tree dies the night gardener dies
how did Molly figure out the tree’s weakness
she realized that the tree only takes in its gifts
What problem remained in chapter 54
a way to get out of the house
what did Betrand do
dragged his wife’s mattress across the lawn;just below molly’s feet
why was alistair carrying kip’s body
kip saved alistair and jumped into the river
What treatment did Molly give him
molly buried her face in kip’s wet hair, closed her eyes and said the words “there once was”
what did Molly fear
when she saw kip “dead” it wasn’t real what she was seeing
how did kip respond to molly’s treatment
what happened next
how did the locals react to what happened to the Windsor home
they spread the word throughout cellar hollow that the Windsor house was no longer cursed
What new home were Molly and Kip offered
the homes of the people from the village
Why would that not work out for them and for the
Windsors
kip and Molly have their own paths for them
What did Kip wonder about the Night Gardener
what was his crime
What was the gift Hester Kettle gave to the children
oilskin parcel
What plans for the future did they have
to find the home the map lead to
