Grammar Basics
What is a noun? Give an example
A person, place, thing, or idea
Where does the conclusion go in a piece of writing?
At the end
What is a conflict in a story?
A problem, struggle, or challenge that characters face.
What is a synonym?
A word that has the same or similar meaning as another word.
What technique is the writer using by repeating the word "run"?:
Run, run, run! Don't stop!
Repetition
What is a verb? Give an example
A word that shows action or a state of being
What is a paragraph's topic sentence?
The sentence that introduces the main idea of the paragraph.
What technical term describes where and when the story takes place?
The Setting (time, place, and sometimes surrounding environment)
What does the word “exhausted” mean in this sentence?
After running five kilometres, Maya was completely exhausted and could barely stand.
Extremely tired.
BOOM! The fireworks exploded above us.
In the above sentence, which word represents a sound? What literary device is this called?
"BOOM" -
Onomatopoeia
What is wrong with this sentence?
The students in my class was very excited.
The verb should be were because "students" is plural.
The students in my class were very excited.
What does it mean to revise your writing?
To make changes to improve the ideas, organization, clarity, details, or overall quality of the writing.
What is the difference between the protagonist and the antagonist?
The protagonist is the central character; the antagonist is the character, force, or obstacle working against the protagonist.
What does the prefix “un-” usually mean? Give an example of a word that uses it.
It usually means not or opposite of.
Examples:
The wind danced through the trees.
- What human action is being given to the wind? Which literary device is this?
Dancing. Personification.
What is the difference between a sentence and a sentence fragment?
A sentence expresses a complete thought; a fragment does not.
What type of transition would you use to show that you are giving a different or opposing idea? Give one example.
A contrast/opposing transition, such as however, but, although, on the other hand.
What is theme?
The deeper message, lesson, or idea about life that a story communicates.
What is a compound word? Give two examples.
A word made by combining two or more words to create a new word.
Examples: sunflower, basketball, bedroom, toothbrush.
Which literary device is being used here: I've told you a million times to clean your room!
Hyperbole
What is the difference between a simple sentence and a compound sentence?
A simple sentence has one independent clause; a compound sentence joins two independent clauses, usually with a conjunction such as and, but, or so.
What's wrong with this sentence?
"The reason why I was late was because I missed the bus."
It is unnecessarily repetitive. A cleaner version is:
"I was late because I missed the bus."
What are 2 different points of view you might encounter in a story?
First Person, Second Person, Third Person Omniscient, Third Person Limited
What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?
A simile compares two things using like or as; a metaphor directly compares two things.
In a story, a character gives another character a red rose before they say goodbye forever. What might the rose symbolize in this situation? Explain your thinking.
It could symbolize love, affection, or remembrance.