Romeo and Juliet
ACE
writing terms
Night
Of Mice & Men
100

Who is the author of Romeo and Juliet?

William Shakespeare

100

What does ACE stand for?

ACE stands for Answer, Cite, Explain.

100

What’s a fragment 

A fragment is a sentence that is missing either a subject or a main verb

100

Who is the author of Night?

Ellie Wiesel 

100

Who is the author

John Steinbeck

200

What is Romeo and Julie famous for

Romeo and Juliet is famous for its simple story line and its statement of the power of love over hate, providing a timeless theme and universal appeal.

200

Explain the purpose of an outline in writing.

The purpose of an outline in writing is to organize ideas and create a structured framework for the paper

200

What’s the subject of a sentence 

The subject of a sentence is what or who the sentence is about.

200

What is the main theme 

Having and losing faith in God.

200

What’s the setting

Salinas Valley, California. During the time period of the Great Depression. Ranch work was difficult. Country was poor.

300

Name the two mane characters 

Romeo and Juliet 

300

 Name three key components of a thesis statement.

Three key components of a thesis statement are the topic, the claim, and the supporting points.

300

What is a run on sentence 

A run-on sentence occurs when independent clauses aren't joined properly.

300

Name a key event that happens on the story 

Elie is separated from his family except for his father. They survive the war together, but his father dies. Elie survives and writes a memoir to ensure the stories are never forgotten.

300

What’s the themes

Dreams, Loneliness, Companionship

400

Describe the plot of Romeo and Juliet.

Romeo and Juliet is a tragic love story about two young lovers from feuding families who ultimately take their own lives.

400

What does the c mean in ace

The "C" in ACE represents Cite, which involves providing evidence or examples to support the answer.

400

What’s the purpose for a thesis

The purpose of a thesis statement is to state the main idea of writing and help control ideas within the paper.

400

Describe Elies characterization 

Elie is the author and stays with his father.

400

Describe lennies characterization

Lennie is large, less intelligent (autistic), innocent, wants to achieve the "American Dream," and doesn't understand his own strength.

500

Name a theme explored in Romeo and Juliet.

A theme explored in Romeo and Juliet is the destructive power of feuding and hatred.

500

Describe the importance of evidence in academic writing.

Evidence is important in academic writing as it strengthens arguments, provides credibility, and supports claims with factual information.

500

Name a type of sentence structure 

A type of sentence structure is a compound sentence, which consists of two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.

500

Who was Elie's father?

Shlomo

500

Who killed Curley's wife?

Lennie

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