Chains
The reason why Madam Lockton wanted to sell Ruth away.
What is Ruth's seizures? (Madam Lockton thought Ruth had the "devil in her")
A word that is formed from a verb but functions as a noun, adjective, or adverb.
What is a verbal?
Another name for thesis statement
What is a claim?
He encouraged his audience to, "have the courage to care."
Mrs. Elam's current age
What is 26?
The meaning of the code "Ad astra" that Colonel Regan gave to Isabel when she delivered the list.
What is "to the stars"
verb +ing or +ed to make an adjective.
Ex: The barking dog was scary.
What is a participle?
the viewpoint that opposes your claim
What is a counter argument?
The British Prime minister who said, "All I have to offer is my Blood, Toil, Tears, and Sweat"
Who is Winston Churchill?
The state that Mrs.Elam grew up in.
What is Washington?
Isabel reclaims the mark on her face and declares that it no longer stood for Insolence, but rather, for what?
What is Isabel?
verb +ing to make a noun
Ex: my favorite sport is swimming
What is a Gerund?
your evidence and argument against the counter argument
What is a rebuttal?
The strategy that Churchill uses to create rhythm and strengthen his message in his speech.
Repetition (parallel structure)
Mrs. Elam's birthday month
What is October?
Isabel used this to smuggle Curzon out of the prison.
What is a wheelbarrow?
to + verb
I like to swim.
What is an Infinitive?
This was needed in your essay to support your reasons.
What is evidence (and commentary)?
The memoir written by Elie Wiesel that tells of his experiences during the Holocaust.
What is Night?
The country that Mrs. Elam studied abroad in during college.
What is Belize?