Vocabulary
Choose the word that best fits the sentence.
Damon stared at the first math problem in a (n) _______ way and realized he should have studied.
a. weird b. sensational c. uncomprehending d. tangible
c. uncomprehending
What point of view is the story written from?
1st person-Hellen Keller is telling her own story (autobiography).
Name the coordinating conjunctions, also known as the FANBOYS.
for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so
Name the five parts of an essay.
introduction, 3 body paragraphs and conclusion
Choose the option that best describes the statement below:
Today is Friday.
a. dependent clause
b. independent clause
c. fragment
d. compound sentence
b. independent clause
Determine the meaning of the capitalized word in the sentence.
Phil felt REPETANCE after he broke his mother's favorite vase while playing ball in the house.
sorrow or regret
Why does Helen break the doll and how does she feel about it initially?
She frustrated because she does not understand and she feels satisfied when breaking the doll.
The attack on the claim is called ....
the counter-claim
What types of words are used to bridge ideas?
transition words or transitional phrases
Where does the comma belong?
Since it was raining we decided to stay in and watch movies.
Since it was raining,
Else's travels raised her ________ about important similarities that exist between different cultures.
a. sensation b. disgust c. regret d. consciousness
d. consciousness
Why does Helen compare herself to a ship in a fog before the arrival of Miss Sullivan?
She has no direction (compass).
What does R.A.C.E. stand for? (Writing Strategy)
Restate the question.
Answer all parts.
Cite textual evidence.
Explain.
What goes in the introduction of an argumentative essay?
Hook, background information, thesis (claim)
What type of sentence is listed below:
Since virtual learning started, I have become more responsible with managing my time.
a. compound sentence
b. dependent clause
c. fragment
d. complex sentence
d. complex sentence
Fill in the blank with the correct term.
The mayor wanted to make sure that the new library would offer ________ benefits.
a. sensational b. tangible c. optional d. worthless
b. tangible
What clues does Helen pick up that suggest something unusual is happening on the day Ms. Sullivan arrives?
She can feel the movement of people as she's standing on the front porch.
Break down the meaning of "autobiography" using the word parts.
auto
bio
graphy
autobiography-a story that someone writes about his or her life.
auto-self
bio-life
graphy-to write
What is the "attack" on the counter claim called?
Determine the meaning of the capitalized word:
As well educated as most of her teachers, the ERUDITE student enjoyed her class.
Describe the climax and explain why it is considered the climax.
The climax is when Helen connect the water to the actual word and realizes that everything has meaning.
Name 3 different types of hooks.
1. rhetorical question
2. bold statement
3. statistic
Name three reasons to use commas.
things in a series, compound sentences, to separate independent and dependent clauses