What are three elements you should include in your introduction paragraph?
A hook, background information, and your thesis statement.
100
What is imagery?
Writing that appeals to any of the 5 senses.
100
What font should your essay be written in?
Times New Roman
100
Define Mercenary
Only caring about money.
100
Name two of our class norms.
(check on class norms sheet)
200
What is the purpose of an introduction and conclusion?
To draw the reader into the topic of your essay and then to connect the topic back to the real world.
200
What is the main difference between a simile and a metaphor?
A simile uses "like" or "as", while a metaphor doesn't. Both are comparisons between two dissimilar things.
200
In what order does your header information appear?
Your name, your teacher's name, the course name, the date.
200
Define Predicament
A difficult situation.
200
Why does the author of "Why I Hunt" hunt?
He hunts to be a part of the natural ecosystem. He hunts to regain his human creativity. He hunts to maintain a connection with nature. He hunts to find peace.
300
Name the order of paragraphs in a standard 5-paragraph argumentative essay.
Introduction
Support (body) #1
Support (body) #2
Counterargument and Rebuttal
Conclusion
300
In "Every Little Hurricane", what does the metaphor of the hurricane represent?
The turmoil in Victor's life; the fighting and conflict on an Indian Reservation; the uncertainty of Native American lives.
300
You need an in-text citation for which type(s) of information?
Quotes and paraphrased material.
300
Define Succinct
Brief
300
Which of the following uses correct grammar:
a) I love Marthas vineyard.
b) I love Martha's vineyard.
b.
400
Integrate this quote: Harry Potter is good at flying. "He flew really fast." He is the best Quidditch player on the team.
(as determined by Ms. Parent)
400
What is a section of poetry called (a group of lines separated by an extra space)?
A stanza.
400
Which is formatted correctly:
a) Ms. Parent said, "have a nice break" (1).
b) Ms. Parent said, "have a nice break (1)".
c) Ms. Parent said, "have a nice break." (1)
A
400
Use "abhor" in a sentence.
(Up to Ms. Parent)
400
Which of the following is a stronger thesis statement and why?
a) The book Huck Finn is about how a boy travels down a river and learns about himself.
b) In the book Huck Finn, the various people who live along the river force the main character to discover himself.
b. It is more specific and also has a unique argument, rather than just a statement of a commonly known fact.
500
What are the recommended steps to follow when planning and writing an in-class essay.
Read the prompt
(Read the piece of writing to analyze)
Write your thesis
Plan your essay
Write your essay
Proofread
500
Name five literary devices we have discussed in this class.