EOG Vocabulary Checkpoint #2 Review

Words or phrases that do not modify ANY word in the sentence and the sentence needs to be rewritten to make sense.

This sentence type consists of two or more independent clauses with NO dependent clauses

A direct comparison of two things without using the words "like" or "as" (Her hair was golden locks of sunshine.)

This is a group of words that has a subject and a predicate. It can be dependent or independent.

This sentence type consists of one independent clause with one or more dependent clauses

This is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb, can stand alone, and expresses a complete thought.

This is a comparison of two unlike things using the terms "like" or "as".

This is a book that contains synonyms and antonyms.

This is a phrase where the statement doesn't mean what it literally says.

Language that goes beyond the literal meanings of words to create special effects or feelings is called _______.

This is a word or phrase that has the same or almost the same meaning as another word or phrase.

This is the part of the plot where the conflict begins to be worked out and loose ends are being tied up.

This is an extreme exaggeration used in a literary work.

This is the use of language that appeals to the five senses--touch, taste, smell, hearing, and sight.

In a few words- brief but comprehensive

This is the part of the plot where the conflict is ended and resolved.