Novels
Name one novel we read this year.
The House on Mango Street, The Alchemist, Anthem
What is the author of Twelfth Night?
Shakespeare
What two types of essays did we work on this year?
Argumentative and informative
Name 3 genres.
Historical fiction, realistic fiction, fantasy, sci-fi, dystopian, autobiography, etc.
What is Ms. Stewart's favorite book?
Harry Potter
True or false: The House on Mango Street is an autobiography.
False
Sebastian is Viola's...
Brother
What is it called when you address the opposite point of view in an argument essay?
Counterclaim
What is a protagonist?
The main character of a story.
In which district does Katniss live?
District 12
What genre is Anthem?
Dystopian
Oedipus becomes the king of Thebes after he saves the city from what mythological creature?
Sphinx
Each body paragraph should start with this.
A transition.
What are the four types of conflict?
Man vs. Man, Man vs. Himself, Man vs. Society, Man vs. Nature
Name the four Hogwarts houses.
Gryffindor, Slytherin, Ravenclaw, and Hufflepuff
Who is the protagonist in The Alchemist?
Santiago
How do Viola and Sebastian become separated?
Shipwreck
Explain what a claim does.
It tells what your paper will be about and which side of the issue you will take.
What is another word for introduction?
Exposition
Which movie was NOT based on a book?
Ready Player One, Tarzan, Coco, It
Coco
What two other names does Equality 7-2521 go by in Anthem?
The Unconquered and Prometheus
In the title Oedipus Rex, what does the word "rex" mean?
king
How would you cite this? An online article titled "Why English Matters" by Matt Patton.
(Patton).
What is second person point of view?
Talking to you (the reader).
What is an Oxford Comma?
The comma that goes before the last item in a list. For example: apples, oranges, and bananas.