Grammar
What punctuation mark is used to join two independent clauses that are closely related in thought without using a conjunction.
What is "semicolon"
Using context clues, what does "melancholy" mean" The rainy weather and sad music left the women in a melancholy mood."
What is "sad or gloomy"
In an essay, the sentence that states the main argument or purpose of the entire paper is called the...
What is "thesis statement"
To maintain parallel structure, how should this sentnece end? "The student liked to read, to write, and..."
What is "...to study."
What is the term that refers to the author's use of vivid, descriptive language that appeals to the five senses to create a mental picture for the reader?
What is "imagery"
Identify the error in the sentence: "Between you and I, I have never watched Spongebob."
What is "I" should be "me"
Using context clues, what does the word "adversity" mean in this sentence? "Despite facing great adversity, the hero never gave up on his dreams."
What is "hardship or difficulties"
If a writer wants to create a sense of urgency or tension, they should use..
What is "short sentences"
Revise this sentence to be more brief: "At this point in time, we are about to begin."
What is "Now, we are about to begin"
What is a literary device where the actual result of a situation is the exact opposite of what was expected to happen?
What is "irony"
What punctuation mark is used to introduce a list, an explanation, or a long quotation?
What is "colon"
What is the term for a recurring idea or message that an author explores throughout a literary text?
What is "theme"
In an argumentative essay, the statement that acknowledges the opposing viewpoint is called the:
What is "counterclaim"
Change the sentence form from passive to active voice: "The trophy was won by the debate team."
What is "The debate team won the trophy."
What occurs when an object, person, or situation represents something much deeper and more significant than its literal meaning?
What is "symbolism"
Which word is the subject of this sentence: "The group of students are studying for the exam."
What is "group"
When an author refers to a famous historical event or another piece of literature (like in movies), they are using an:
What is "allusion"
According to Standard 9-10.RL.KID.3, analyzing how complex characters develop over the course of a text, interact with others, and advance the plot is a key part of...
What is "character development"
Fix the floating modifier: "Hungry, the pizza was eaten quickly."
What is "Because I was hungry, I ate the pizza quickly."
What is the perspective from which a story is told, such as first-person or third-person omniscient?
What is "point of view"
Identify and fix the error in the following sentence to ensure proper parallel structure: "The manger is responsible for hiring new employees, the scheduling of shifts, and to handle customer complaints."
What is "The manger is responsible for hiring new employees, scheduling shifts, and handling customer complaints."
Using your knowledge of roots, what does the prefix "omni-" mean in the work "omniscient"?
What is "all (knowing everything)"
What do authors use to show the relationship between ideas or making a paper flow smoothly?
What is "transitional phrases"
What is the best way to combine these statements: "The rain fell. The streets flooded."
What is "The rain fell so heavily that the streets flooded."
In a parallel to Prometheus, who is the character that is often seen as a Romantic figure for his quest to surpass human limitations, ultimately destroyed by his own ambition?
Who is "Victor Frankenstein"