Grammer usage
Why is grammar important
it acts as the structure and set of rules that ensure communication is clear, accurate, and understandable, avoiding ambiguity.
The definition of plagiarism
the act of using another person's words, ideas, or work without proper acknowledgment or attribution, presenting them as one's own.
One horror book we have read this year
The Tell Tale Heart, Monkeys paw, Annabel Lee,
How are myths passed down
orally or by mouth
What is an irregular verb and why does it matter
What is an irregular verb?
A verb that does NOT follow the –ed rule in the past or past participle form.
Why it matters:
Passive voice uses the past participle.
Ellipsis definition
a punctuation mark consisting of three dots that indicates the omission of words, phrases, or paragraphs from a text without changing its meaning
How to avoid plagiarism
Add citations
Define the feeling of horror
Horror is an intense, overwhelming emotion combining extreme fear, shock, dread, and disgust, often triggered by terrifying, unnatural, or revolting events
Myth
passive voice formula plus examples
Passive Voice Formula:
to be (is, are, was, were, been, being) + past participle
Examples:
go → went → gone
write → wrote → written
eat → ate → eaten
difference between colon and semicolon
Colons (:) introduce, explain, or define what precedes them, such as lists, examples, or summaries. Semicolons (;) connect two closely related, independent clauses or separate complex items
Name both types of citations we have learned about
In text citations, end of text citations.
horror is very ____ meaning it has a lot of buildup often using dramatic irony
What is suspense?
The difference between legends and myths
Legends are traditional tales, myths are sacred text
Shakespeare wrote 154 of what type of poetry. This is the poetry he is most famous for
sonnets
Capitalize this title the road not taken
The Road Not Taken
what is grade reduction, fines, suspension?
ways to build suspense
creating emotional anticipation, anxiety, and uncertainty in the audience by having them fear the worst for a character they care about
The difference between tall tales and legends
Tall tales are humorous, highly exaggerated stories about fictional characters designed to entertain (e.g., Paul Bunyan). Legends are traditional stories, often featuring real historical figures or events, that are presented as true but unauthenticated, sometimes containing exaggerated or miraculous elements to educate or inspire
4 elements of dystopian society and three tools of control
Totalitarian control, propaganda, conformity, oppression, surveillance, media manipulation, social pressure
correct the sentence: the high-speed train, our only option will arrive at 3:00 p.m. however the passengers were told to wait... just in case: it might be delayed.
The high-speed train, our only option, will arrive at 3:00 p.m.; however, the passengers were told to wait... just in case: it might be delayed.
without the colon is also correct
everything needed to write in MLA format
proper heading, one inch margin, last name and page number on every page besides one, center the title, enter and tab every paragraph
name 5 (or 6 for gifted classes) categories of sensory words
Sight (Visual),Sound (Auditory),Smell (Olfactory),Touch (Tactile),Taste (Gustatory),Extra Atmosphere/Feeling Words (Emotion & Mood)
Which civilization has the most myths
ancient Mesopotamian
Character archetypes:) Methodical and objective, ____ like to have all the information and take their time coming to the best, evidence-based decision. They are smart to the point of nerdy, but their systematic approach may try the patience of those around them, and sometimes real life doesn't give us all the information we need
Sage