What is hyperbole?
Exaggeration used to impress or emphasize
In a debate, what is a claim?
Your point
What does jabberwocky mean?
Invented or meaningless language; nonsense
What's the basic formula/rule to make a sentence in present continuous tense?
subject + verb be + verb-ing
eg. He is working.
What are the two types of conflict?
Internal conflict and external conflict
What is the difference between a metaphor and a simile?
Metaphor = direct comparison made without using like/as
Simile = comparison made using like/as
In a debate, what is a counterclaim?
Reasons that people might disagree with your point/claim
How can you write a nonsense poem?
1. Make up words
2. Make up absurd situations
3. Use conventional rhyme schemes
What's the basic formula/rule to make a sentence in present perfect tense?
subject + has/have + verb 3 + complement
eg. I have started the quiz.
In literature, what is a flashback and what is its use?
When a character abruptly remembers something in the past. This can be used to provide more context, background info, or motivation as to why the character does what they do
Repetition of consonant sounds in the beginning of a word
Alliteration
In a debate, what is a rebuttal?
Argument against the counterclaim
Rhymes that are found only at the end of the line of a poem
End rhyme
True or False: You can use present continuous for temporary or new habits
True
Name the 3 types of external conflict
1. Man vs Man
2. Man vs Society/World
3. Man vs Nature
What type of figurative language can be found here?
The stars winked as I gazed out at the night sky.
Personification
How do you write/introduce a rebuttal?
agree with the counterclaim, but add what makes you still disagree
Rhymes that are found within the line of a poem
Internal rhyme
True or False: You cannot use present perfect tense for actions that began in the past and are still happening now.
False
What is an adjective phrase?
A phrase that modifies a noun
What type of figurative language is being used here?
Wanna know what famous milk and yoghurt manufacturers are called? Legend dairy
Pun
Mention 3 debate tips
Tips may include:
- Keep your voice down
- Make people agree/side with you
- Don't attack people
- Don't name call
- Look open-minded
- Stick to the subject/point
- Ask questions
- Be silent
- Make sure you get your facts right
- Know when to give up
Similar sounds that don't make a full rhyme
Slant rhyme
True or False: You can use present continuous for definite future plans
True
What is an adverb phrase?
A phrase that modifies an action