Vocabulary Worksheet · Grades 6–9
Tricolon and the Rule of Three Worksheet
A printable vocabulary worksheet for grades 6-9 on tricolon and the rule of three. Students match eight clues to the terms in the reference box, then answer five short-response questions. A complete answer key is included.
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Subject
Vocabulary
Grades
Grades 6–9
Skill Focus
Tricolon and the Rule of Three, figurative language
Lesson Length
30 minutes
Learning Objective
Students will identify a tricolon and explain why three parallel items sound complete.
Lesson Overview
About this worksheet
This worksheet teaches students to identify a tricolon and explain why three parallel items sound complete. It is a printable, print-and-go sheet with a reference box, a matching section, and short-response questions.
The reference box and Section A are on page 1. Section A has eight clues to match to the correct term. Section B on page 2 has five short-response questions, beginning with one that asks students to identify the figure in a given line.
Page 3 is a complete answer key with answers for every item. The worksheet pairs well with the Parallelism in a Series and Anaphora worksheets.
How to Use This Lesson
Read the reference box and review the terms.
Match each clue to its term in Section A on page 1.
Answer the five short-response questions in Section B on page 2.
Use the answer key on page 3 for self-check.
Pair with the Parallelism in a Series Worksheet for more practice.
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