Grammar
"The sun is shining." is an example of what grammatical structure we learned in this unit.
Independent clause
Hyperbole
Why would an author use rhetorical questions?
To persuade or make the reader think.
What is a theme?
The main message or lesson of a text.
How many children does Mrs. Bogue have?
2
The book that is on the table belongs to Sarah. The italicized section of this sentence is an example of what grammatical structure?
Relative Clause
What type of figurative language appears in the example: The chocolate chip cookies were warm like a hug from my grandmother.
Simile
The following sentence is an example of what kind of sentence? “School uniforms improve student focus.”
*Hint: this would be a type of sentence you would write in an essay
A claim
What is the difference between tone and mood?
Tone = author’s attitude; Mood = reader’s feeling
What is the only mammal that can fly?
A bat.
In the morning, we will have breakfast. The italicized section of this sentence is an example of what grammatical structure?
Phrase (prepositional)
What type of figurative language appears in the example: The car came screaming through the neighborhood.
Personification
Is the following an example of fact or opinion? “The Earth revolves around the sun.”
Fact
What is NOT a theme? Why?
A) Friendship is valuable
B) Love
C) Hard work leads to success
B (too vague)
What is the largest organ in the human body?
The skin.
What type of punctuation is needed to make this sentence grammatically correct? She had only one goal to pass the final exam.
Colon after "goal"
What type of figurative language appears in the example: The classroom was a zoo!
Metaphor
What is the tone of the following sentence: “I can’t believe you did that again.”
Frustrated or annoyed
Fix the following claim to make it stronger: “School is good.”
“Longer school days improve academic performance.”
Who is currently at the top of the Billboard 100?
Ella Langley
What type of punctuation is needed to make this sentence grammatically correct? My car broke down this morning it is being fixed at the garage now.
Semicolon after morning
What type of figurative language appears in the example: It's raining cats and dogs.
Idiom
What two things do you need to make an inference?
Text evidence + background knowledge
Turn the following into a rhetorical question: “Homework can be stressful.”
“Isn’t homework sometimes more stressful than helpful?”
What is Eleven's absolute favorite food that she steals from a supermarket in the first season of Stranger Things?
Eggo waffles