Thesis Statement
The main argument that connects all parts of a thesis statement.
Line of reasoning or golden thread
"The baby slept like a log."
Simile
Repeating a word, phrase, or idea for emphasis.
Repetition
Clue: Many animals use camouflage, such as stick insects that resemble twigs and arctic foxes whose white fur blends into the snow.
What does camouflage most likely mean?
A. A method of communication
B. A way to attract predators
C. The ability to blend into surroundings
D. A type of shelter
C. The ability to blend into surroundings
What is the largest planet in our solar system?
Jupiter
These are the three specific points that support a thesis' main argument.
Claims
"Time is a thief."
Metaphor
Hints or clues that suggest what may happen later in a story.
Foreshadowing
Clue: Unlike his gregarious sister, who loved parties and meeting new people, Marcus preferred spending time alone.
What does gregarious most likely mean?
A. Shy
B. Sociable
C. Serious
D. Intelligent
B. Sociable
Which ocean is the largest on Earth?
The Pacific Ocean
Which thesis is stronger?
A. Through recurring storm imagery and a tense tone, the author develops suspense while foreshadowing the protagonist's tragic decision.
B. Through recurring storm imagery, a tense tone, and shifts in pacing, the author develops suspense while foreshadowing the protagonist's tragic decision.
B
"The wind whispered through the trees."
Personification
The central message or lesson
Theme
Clue: The coach was elated after the team won the championship. She smiled the entire bus ride home and congratulated every player.
What does elated most likely mean?
A. Angry
B. Exhausted
C. Extremely happy
D. Confused
C. Extremely happy
What is the capital city of Australia?
Canberra
What is wrong with this Thesis?
Through repeated storm imagery and shifts in tone, the author develops the theme that people cannot escape the consequences of their choices.
There are only 2 claims present. A 3rd claim is needed to make a traditional thesis!
A character who shows conflicting traits, motivations, or emotions rather than being entirely good or bad.
A dynamic character
The process for a character changing, growing, or learning something over the course of a story.
Character development
The witness gave such a vague description of the suspect that the police had difficulty identifying anyone who matched it.
What does vague most likely mean?
A. Detailed and specific
B. Unclear and lacking detail
C. Honest and accurate
D. Short and memorable
B. Unclear and lacking detail
Which land animal has the largest heart?
Giraffe
Which thesis argument (line of reasoning) is strongest?
A. Fitzgerald uses Gatsby's dream to suggest that ambition can motivate people to success.
B. Fitzgerald uses Gatsby's dream to suggest that ambition becomes dangerous when it is rooted in illusion.
C. Fitzgerald uses Gatsby's dream to explore the relationship between ambition and success.
D. Fitzgerald uses Gatsby's dream to show that ambition influences many of the novel's characters.
B
because it is the most specific, arguable, and analytical of the four choices.
As Ethan walked toward the abandoned house, the sky darkened and a cold wind rattled the dead branches overhead. Earlier that morning, his grandmother had warned him, "Some doors are better left unopened.
Which literary device is most important to the author's purpose in this passage?
A. Mood
B. Symbolism
C. Foreshadowing
D. Personification
C ...Foreshadowing
An ___ is a phrase or expression where the total meaning cannot be understood from the literal definitions of the individual words...."piece of cake" is one example
IDIOM
Clue: The author's candid memoir revealed personal failures and difficult experiences that many public figures would have preferred to keep private.
What does candid most likely mean?
A. Honest and straightforward
B. Creative and imaginative
C. Famous and respected
D. Careful and secretive
A. Honest and straightforward
What is the only U.S. state whose name contains just one syllable?
Maine