Vocabulary Homework                                              Name: __________________

Due Thursday, 3/5

On another sheet of paper:

1.       Write the word in your best handwriting.

2.       Write the definition of the word.

3.       Write the part of speech of the word.

4.       Write a sentence using the word correctly.

1.       verse

2.       rhythm

3.       personify

4.       illuminate

5.       onomatopoeia

Vocabulary Homework                                              Name: __________________

Due Thursday, 3/5

On another sheet of paper:

1.       Write the word in your best handwriting.

2.       Write the definition of the word.

3.       Write the part of speech of the word.

4.       Write a sentence using the word correctly.

1.       verse

2.       rhythm

3.       personify

4.       illuminate

5.       onomatopoeia 

Vocabulary Test (3/5/03)                   Name: ____________________________

Section A: Spelling - 5 points (attached)

Section B: Parts of Speech (5 points)

Identify the parts of speech of the underlined words in the following paragraph by putting a v (verb), n (noun), adj (adjective) or adv (adverb) over the word:

          There are many different types of poetry. Each verse of a poem does not have to rhyme, but it must have rhythm. Onomatopoeia may help personify characters in poetry which also help illuminate the meaning behind the sometimes abstract words. Poetry may be hard to understand, and the language unusual and creative, but taking time to determine its meaning is worth the effort.

Section C: Definitions (5 points)

Match the word with its definition:

_____         1.       illuminate

_____         2.       onomatopoeia

_____         3.       personify

_____         4.       rhythm

_____         5.       verse

A.      line of poetry

B.       to think of as a person

C.       make clear

D.      regular rise and fall in the flow of sound in speech

E.       formation of words in imitation of natural sounds

Section D. Writing (on back) (10 points)

Write a paragraph (same main idea) using at least 2 of your vocabulary words correctly.