Writing
What is the first paragraph of your essay called?
Introduction
Which of the following is an example of a simile?
a. Ali is a walking dictionary.
b. She swims like a fish.
c. The sun was a gleaming pearl.
d. Dan's dog is drinking dirty water.
B
What is theme?
What is the main character of the story called?
Protagonist
List for me at least 2 types of sentences.
Simple, Compound, Complex, Compound-Complex
What is the difference between theme and topic?
Theme: message or lesson
topic: main idea/what the story is about
Which of the following is the last sentence in your first paragraph?
a. thesis
b. hook
c. supporting sentence
d. evidence
a
Which of the following is a metaphor?
a. Sara's seven sisters slept soundly in the sand.
b. Don't act like a Scrooge.
c. He was as quiet as a mouse.
d. The sun was a gleaming pearl.
D
What is a plot?
What is the person opposing the main character called?
Antagonist
word choice, capitalization, punctuation, spelling, etc
Give me a sample thesis statement for the following prompt:
Write an essay explaining why you should take chances.
Answer may look something like: It is necessary to take chances because __________.
How many paragraphs does a traditional essay have?
4-5
Which of the following is an example of alliteration?
a. He is a real Romeo with the ladies.
b. She is as quiet as a mouse.
c. Sally's seven sisters slept in the sand.
d. My sister is the devil.
c.
What is foreshadowing?
when the author makes a hint towards something that happens later in the story.
What figurative language is an "over exaggeration"
What change needs to be made to the following sentence:
I tried resorting to our training steps, but the judge instructed me to continue passed the obstacle.
change passed to past
What are the three categories for author's purpose?
persuade, inform, entertain
What should you do after you've finished the first draft of your essay?
revising and editing/check for grammar, spelling, and punctuation mistakes
Which of the following is an example of an oxymoron?
a. deafening silence
b. Kangaroos kick Koalas
c. Chocolate is my Achille's heel.
d. The sun is smiling at us.
List the three different points of view.
first person (I, me, my)
second person (you)
third person (omniscient & limited)
What is a foil character?
when one character is presented as the complete opposite of another character.
What change needs to be made to the following sentence:
On the morning of our first agility trial, as we made the long drive to the fairground, I sat in the backseat with Gidget, petting her and remembering all the time we have spent preparing for this day.
(Hint: a verb tense needs to change)
change have spent to had spent
What are 4 things that go in your body paragraph?
(Hint: 1 thing appears twice in one body paragraph.)
topic sentence, evidence, supporting sentence, supporting sentence, conclusion
What is the template I gave you for writing your thesis statement
restate the question + transition word + answer the prompt
What is an allusion?
a casual reference to a famous historical or literary figure or event
mood is how the reader feels, but tone is the feeling the author creates
What are the five parts of the plot diagram?
expostition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution
Combine the following sentences:
For example, the minimum wage in Texas is $7.25 per hour. At this rate, a $100 pair of jeans would take almost 14 hours of work to earn.
For example, at the minimum wage of $7.25 per hour, a $100 pair of jeans would take almost 14 hours of work.
What is the difference between internal and external conflict?
Internal conflict: characters inward struggles
external conflict: character going against or dealing with something or someone beyond their control