1. Trashketball Root Words

2. Rules of Trashketball 1.Stay in your seats at all times. 2.You will have 30-60 seconds to discuss the answer to a question AND 3.Write ONE response to the question on a sheet of paper. 4.All teams will hold up their answers. 5.If you are correct, your team will get the opportunity to shoot the correct response into the trashcan from a 1, 2, or 3 point line. 6.If the shot is made, the team gets extra-credit. 7.Shots will be made after ALL the questions have been answered.

3. 1 Interject A.clear; bright; filled with light B.To insert or throw in, as in a comment C.Relating to the outer skin D.Having depressed spirits

4. Answer B. To insert or throw in, as in a comment

5. 2 Hydrophobia A.Acting by water power B.Having many bends C.Morbid fear of water D.To cause to agree in time, speed or rate

6. Answer C. Morbid fear of water

7. 3 Microaudiphone A.A polygon having 10 sides B.Relating to the outer skin C.The art of mounting skins of animas D.An instrument to make slight sounds audible

8. Answer D. An instrument to make slight sounds audible

9. 4 Biosphere A.Planet earth and its life B.A muscle which serves to bend a limb C.Clear; bright; filled with light D.Acting by water power

10. Answer A. Planet earth and its life

11. 5 thermal A.To sing; to giver utterance B.Describes an animal who can create body heat C.Relating to anything that can keep us warm D.One who looks on; observer

12. Answer C. Relating to anything that can keep us warm

13. 5 vocalize A. A call to serve in a particular profession B. To be out of money C. To sing; to give utterance D. A show

14. Answer C. To sing; to give utterance

15. 6 protagonist A.One who looks on; an observer B.The leading character or hero of a story C.A heavenly body; someone who shines in their profession D.A record or account of events

16. Answer A.The leading character or hero of a story

17. 7 luminary A.A heavenly body; someone who shines in his profession B.To insert or throw in, as a comment C.One who looks on; an observer D.A call to serve in a particular profession

18. Answer A. A heavenly body; someone who shines in his profession

19. 8 prototype A.Out of money B.Sudden; unexpected C.To break into someone’s conversation D.An original or model after which anything is copied

20. Answer D. An original or model after which anything is copied

21. 9 bankrupt A.Out of money; “break the bank” B.To sing; to give utterance C. Acting by water power D. A biography of yourself

22. Answer A.Out of money; “break the bank”

23. 10 flexuous A.The art of mounting skins of animals B.Relating to the outer skin C.Having many bends or turns D.The ability to communicate between minds

24. Answer C. Having many bends or turns

25. 11 synchronize A.A record or account of events over time B.Relating to the outer skin C.To cause to agree in time, speed or rate D.A device for looking at distant objects

26. Answer C. To cause to agree in time, speed or rate

27. 12 Decapod A.Crustaceans having five pairs of legs (crayfish, lobster) B.A muscle which serves to bend a limb C.A heavenly body; someone who shines in his profession D.To sing; give utterance

28. Answer A.Crustacean of the order Decapoda, having five pairs of legs

29. 13 Tone is defined as A.The author’s attitude, expressed through words and details he/she selects. B.The reason the author writes C.To amuse or delight D.To convince the reader to agree

30. Answer A.The author’s attitude, expressed through words and details he/she selects.

31. 14 “Hey, lay off, you don’t have to nag me. I was going to do it anyway!” The tone can be described as: A.Sympathetic B.Irritated C.Confused D.delighted

32. Answer B. Irritated

33. 15 The thief stole three oil paintings from the local museum. Is this statement bias or objective?

34. Answer objective

35. 16 The pitiful team had no idea what they were doing on the court. Is this statement bias or objective?

36. Answer bias

37. 17 The girls thought they were entertaining us, but the audience was rather frustrated. Is this statement bias or objective?

38. Answer bias

39. 18 3000 pairs of shoes were donated to the Salvation Army this year alone. Is this statement bias or objective?

40. Answer objective

41. 19 Words to describe the author’s purpose “inform” might include: A.Frighten, criticize, discuss and clarify B.Delight, clarify, establish, argue C.Inspire, amuse, discuss, explain D.Establish, explain, analyze, clarify

42. Answer D. Establish, explain, analyze, clarify

43. 20 Words to describe the author’s purpose “persuade” might include: A.Frighten, criticize, discuss and clarify B.Argue, convince, criticize, inspire C.Inspire, amuse, discuss, explain D.Establish, explain, analyze, clarify

44. Answer B. Argue, convince, criticize, inspire

45. 21 An emerald is as green as grass, A ruby red as blood; A sapphire shines as blue as heaven; A flint lies in the mud. The author’s purpose is (Persuade, Inform or Entertain)?

46. Answer Entertain

47. 22 The best way to survive having a brother is to keep those practical jokes coming! The author’s purpose is (Persuade, Inform or Entertain)?

48. Answer Entertain

49. 23 You must consider donating to your local food pantry this holiday. There are thousands of people who could use a good healthy meal. The author’s purpose is (Persuade, Inform or Entertain)?

50. Answer Persuade

51. 24 Victor wrote an essay that discussed ecosystems and their impact on the environment. The author’s purpose is (Persuade, Inform or Entertain)?

52. Answer Inform

53. 25 What three words groups are similar in meaning? A.perspective, persuasive, purpose B.perspective, point of view, opinion C.persuasive, informative, entertaining D.author, reader, writer

54. Answer A.perspective, point of view, opinion

55. 26 What does the author use to get her point across; is what type of question. A.Vocabulary B.Author’s Purpose C.Author’s Point of View D.Main Idea

56. Answer C. Author’s Point of View

57. 27 Who is you favorite teacher? A. Ms. Happi B. Ms. Happi Smiley C. Ms. Happi Smiley Montgomery D. Ms. Montgomery E. All of the above

58. Answer All of the above