Vocabulary
What does the root "spect" mean?
to look
Explain what the plot of a story is.
The events that take place in a story
What is the purpose of prewriting in the writing process
This is when you can come up with ideas about your story: setting, characters, plot (Think about your plot diagram)
This type of noun begins with a capital letter.
Proper Noun
A comparison using the words like or as
simile
A semicolon is used to join these two things
two closely related independent clauses
This classical hero is known for his incredible strength and completing twelve labors.
Hercules
What is the root in the word "Bibliography"?
Graph
Explain protagonist and antagonist
protagonist- the main character, usually a hero of the story.
antagonist- the force against the main character, often the villain.
Which step of the writing process focuses on turning your ideas into full sentences and paragraphs?
Drafting
The verb in the sentence: “The students complete their work.”
Complete
What figurative language is used in the sentence, "The wind howled in the night."?
personification
Where should the apostrophe go?
“The students lockers were crowded."
students'
How did Odysseus outsmart the Cyclops
Told him his name was "Nobody", got the Cyclops drunk, pierced the Cyclops in the Eye and escaped
In the word "Intermission", what is the suffix
-ion
What is the end of a story called?
Resolution
“Who is my audience?”—belongs to this writing stage.
prewriting stage
Adjectives describe these two parts of speech.
nouns and pronouns
Rewrite this simile as a metaphor: “He was as fast as lightning.
He was lightening
A dash is often used to show this in a sentence
break or interruption
A classical hero is usually favored or helped by these powerful beings.
Gods
In the word Prescription, what is the prefix?
Pre-
What is the highest moment of tension called in a story?
Climax
This stage may include sharing writing in class or online
Publishing
Adverbs often end in this suffix
-ly
Identify TWO types of figurative language in the sentence:
“Time marched on, dragging its heavy boots behind it.”
personification and metaphor
Which sentence uses a dash correctly?
A. My brother—who is older—drives me to school.
B. My brother, who is older—drives me to school.
This type of hero appears in ancient myths and legends
Classical Hero
Provide the definition of "Introspection"?
To look within oneself
Provide all 5 parts of a plot
Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution.
In order, provide all 5 steps of the writing process
Prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing.
In the sentence “The cat ran under the fence,” the word under relates a noun to the rest of the sentence. This makes it a…
preposition
When should a hyperbole be used?
for extreme exaggeration
Fix all punctuation errors:
“Its my sisters birthday tomorrow she invited friends family and neighbors”
“It’s my sister’s birthday tomorrow; she invited friends, family, and neighbors.”
This hero type goes on a dangerous journey, shows great courage, and represents the values of their culture
Epic Hero