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What is a literary form that uses humor to criticize or judge a specific target and bring about change or awareness?
Satire
What is a satirical device that imitates its target in a playful mocking way?
Parody
Which of the following is NOT an example of a satirical device?
Simile
After we finished our homework, we played outside until it got dark.
The portion of the sentence above that is in bold is an example of a ________________.
Understatement
England
What part of speech is used to connect the two complete thoughts in a compound sentence?
Conjunction
Which type of phrase cannot stand alone even though it has a subject and predicate?
Dependent Clause
Which of the following is an example of a simple sentence?
Chris hit the winning ball and ran around the bases.
Which of the sentence structures can have 2 complete thoughts?
Compound
Which of the mnemonic devices can be used to help remember the common conjunctions?
FANBOYS
The dogs barked, but the cats were silent.
This statement is an example of what type of satirical device:
After winning the gold medal in the race, Julio looked at the reporter and stated, “Well, I guess I did okay.”
Understatement
Which of the satirical devices means something that seems like it would never happen but could?
Absurdity
To identify satire, a reader can look for which of the following?
Irony
The teacher tells the class that she appreciates how quiet and respectful they are while most students are talking and goofing off. This is an example of which satirical device?
Verbal Irony
Which types of sentences are shown below?
Ava was late for class. She forgot to set her alarm.
Simple Sentence
Satire is a common style used by writers. There are several satirical devices that can be used by writers. All of the following are satirical devices except which?
Personification
Which of the following statements is an example of hyperbole?
After a long week at work, I am so tired I could sleep for a month.
Despite flooding outside, my brother said it was just a little sprinkle outside.
When Marcos and Allison were matched as partners in class, she responded, “Oh, great! Just who I wanted to be partners with.”
After walking into her son’s dirty bathroom, she thought, “I am so glad he cleaned the room.”
After a long week at work, I am so tired I could sleep for a month.
Which statement is an example of a complex sentence?
"If you're happy and you know it, clap your hands."
"Let it go, and I'll rise like the break of dawn."
"Old MacDonald had a farm."
"The wheels on the bus go round and round."
"If you're happy and you know it, clap your hands."
Give 3 examples of a verb
*Variable Answer*
Give 3 examples of adjectives
*Variable*
Which of the following is a compound sentence?
Which is a complex sentence?
Because she had a temperature, Susie was not allowed to go to school today.
Chris and Cameron went to the ballpark to practice for the state championship game in baseball.
The students were tired from a long day, and they all went to sleep as soon as they got home.
Caroline went to bed early, but she woke up too early and could not get back to sleep.
Because she had a temperature, Susie was not allowed to go to school today.
Identify the subject AND predicate in this sentence
"Tom agreed with the class"
Subject: Tom
Predicate: Agreed