Colons
Semicolons
Class Rules
English 3
Mrs. W/ Mr. V
100
Where should a colon go in this sentence? I told Taylor Swift to meet us at the party at 900.
*Between 9 and 00* I told Taylor Swift to meet us at the party at 9:00. Why? Because colons are used to format time this way.
100

Where should a semicolon go in this sentence? On our vacation we’re going to go to Springfield, Idaho San Diego, California and Hanoi, Vietnam

*Notice how the semicolons are placed* On our vacation we’re going to go to Springfield, Idaho; San Diego, California; and Hanoi, Vietnam Why? Semicolons could be used to separate lists that contain more than(more than) one comma in them.

100

Where does the phone go?

Phone Home

100

Who wrote a Speech at the Convention?

Ben Franklin

100
What sound does the "W" make in my last name?
V sound
200
Where should a colon go in this sentence? "All the things I ate included cake, sushi, n’ fish."
*After "included"* "All the things I ate included: cake, sushi, n’ fish." Why? Colons can be used to introduce a series of items.
200

Where should a semicolon go in this sentence? I’m going to to the mall I absolutely, positively have to buy all those clearances.

*After "mall"* I’m going to to the mall; I absolutely, positively have to buy all those clearances. Why? Semicolon can be used to shorten the gap between two closely linked sentences.

200

If you are absent, where can you find the class assignments? (2 places)

Schoology and the backboard in folders

200

What persuasive appeal shows emotion?

Pathos

200
What is Mrs. W's dog's name?

Oliver

300
Where should a colon go in this sentence? He was really happy The boy got to ride the bus he almost missed.
*Between "happy" and "the"* He was really happy: The boy got to ride the bus he almost missed. Why? Colons can be use for separating an introductory statement from and explanation.
300

Where should a semicolon go in this sentence? It’s an all you can eat buffet however, this doesn't mean that the food will last forever.

*After "buffet"* It’s an all you can eat buffet; however, this doesn't mean that the food will last forever. Why? Semicolons can be used before a transitional phrases.

300

What do we usually do on Wednesday and Friday?

Assignments on your laptop AND grammar

300

What rhetorical devices uses the same grammatical structure?

parallelism 

300

Name two names Mrs. W calls her husband.

Baby Daddy

Mrs. Clean

Baby

Mike

Answers will vary

400
Where should a colon go in this sentence? I was promoted my accomplishments at work earned me the new title of being manager.
*After "promoted"* I was promoted: my accomplishments at work earned me the new title of being manager. Why? Colons can be use for separating an introductory statement from and explanation.
400

What is the purpose of a semicolon?

To connect sentences that relate to each other.

It is like a period.

400
When is work due in Mrs. W's class?

Friday

400
What is the name of the main character of the podcast we listened to in class?

Erimus (spelling varies)

400

What are Mrs. W's kids' names?

Ethan and Max

500
Where should a colon go in this sentence? Dear Mr. Business Our business is finished. - Bob B. Businesson
*Right after "Dear Mr. Business" Dear Mr. Business: Our business is finished. - Bob B. Businesson Why? Colons must be used for separating the salutation(introduction) from the body in a business letter, instead of a comma.
500

Other than a period, what can you put in the place of a semicolon?

Comma and FAN BOYS

500

What is the only thing you can makeup in this class?

Quizzes

500

1. What rhetorical device provides an obvious answer?

2. What is its purpose?

Rhetorical Question

Sarcasm (answers will vary) 

500

What neighborhood did Mrs. W grow up in?

Belmont-Cragin, Chicago

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