Writing
When a reader can see the story from the perspective of a character, it is written in this point of view.
First person
The giant garbage monster moved his grotesque head from side to side as he yelled at the children for stepping on his lawn.
Define "grotesque"
disgusting
A comparison using 'like' or 'as'.
Simile
What is the meaning of the word ‘synonym’.
A word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another
Samantha wanted a new cell phone. She worked all summer at the local Dairy Queen. She wasn’t able to attend parties, movies, or beach trips because she worked so many hours. By September 1st she had enough money to purchase the phone. When she got it home, she realized it wasn’t much different than the one she had.
Which is the BEST theme?
A. Work hard to achieve goals in life.
B. A young girl works all summer for a cell phone.
C. People should never work summer jobs.
D. Be careful what you wish for.
D. Be careful what you wish for.
The beginning part of a story where characters and setting are introduced.
Exposition
Dexter wanted to take algebra, but the course load was too laborious alongside his football practices.
Define "laborious"
a lot of work
Giving human characteristics to non-human things.
Personification?
What types of words are antonyms?
Words that are opposite in meaning
In The Battle of the Bogarts, the three Bogart children battle the wicked King of Summerlin, who steals from the poor. It took three long and challenging battles, but the children defeated the king in the end. The oldest child, Meredith, led the final rebellion with a team of overzealous ostriches. At the end, she was crowned queen. Peace reigned in the City of Emerald for years to come.
What is the theme?
A. There is never a good reason to fight.
B. The importance of being crowned king or queen.
C. In the end, good triumphs over evil.
D. A girl leads a battle.
C. In the end, good triumphs over evil.
When a writer uses this, they connect ideas in a passage with words like 'however', 'therefore', 'ultimately', and 'moreover'.
Transition Words
I wanted to give the new kid a chance, but when he started telling me that he could ride his skateboard on top of the telephone wires, all I could do was stare at him with an incredulous smirk.
Define "incredulous"
Not willing to believe someone
The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words.
Alliteration
What is an adjective?
A word that describes a noun.
“Dog owners can make dog parks better by not allowing their dogs to congregate at entrances and exits. Often, owners let their dogs excitedly rush up to any new dog who comes in, often resulting in a fight. Another way to make the park experience better is to keep moving with the dogs. Instead of standing around in clumps, move around. Often, if the owners keep moving, the dogs will, too.”
Choose TWO central ideas found in this text.
A. Dogs like to fight with each other.
B. Dogs shouldn’t gather at entrances and exits.
C. Owners should keep their dogs mobile instead of stationary.
D. Owners need exercise just as much as their dogs need
B. Dogs shouldn’t gather at entrances and exits.
" by not allowing their dogs to congregate at entrances and exits."
C. Owners should keep their dogs mobile instead of stationary.
"Another way to make the park experience better is to keep moving with the dogs"
This type of writing is used to convince the reader to agree with the author's opinion.
Persuasive Writing
After Mom found the devoured cake, the dog crouched furtively behind the couch..
Define "furtively"
in a way that is sneaky or guilty
A direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.
Metaphor
How do you define 'text structure'?
The way the author organizes a text
(1) My school bus is as slow as molasses in winter. (2) It takes forever to get to my stop in the morning. (3) My teeth chatter as I wait in subzero temperatures for it to arrive. (4) It is the bane of my existence. (5) If I could drive at 11 years old, my life would be much easier.
Which sentence has an example of onomatopoeia?
Sentence 3:
Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates a sound, such as boom, meow, honk, or quack. (Here, the onomatopoeia is "chatter")
Expository and Explanatory Essays are the same as which type of essay?
Informative Essays
Angela did not want to go to the party. She wanted to study for the exam, but her sister nagged her so much that Angela finally acquiesced and agreed to go.
Define "acquiesced"
to "give in" or go along with with someone even though you don't want to
A hint or clue that suggests future events in a story.
Foreshadowing
How do you define 'theme'?
The author's universal message or idea
Be flexible.
Don’t be rigid;
Be supple.
Welcome change!
Each change
Is an illumining opportunity
To knock at the door
Of fulfilling progress sweet.
What is the poem's theme?
Be open to change