Grammer Hammer
Correct this sentence:
During the movie, Sam stood up and drops his popcorn.
During the movie, Sam stood up and DROPPED his popcorn.
In argument writing, what do we call the sentence that includes the writer's position on the issue or problem?
The claim
The story's moment of greatest interest -- and the point where the conflict is resolved
What is the CLIMAX?
Identify one nonfiction genre.
(genre = a category or type of nonfiction)
biography, autobiography, memoir, historical text, how-to manual, textbook, travel guide, news article, etc.
What is an AHA MOMENT?
when a character suddenly sees things differently or understands something
Correct this sentence:
Mrs. Thompson told me that i had to explain my quote more thoroughly.Mrs. Thompson told me that I had to explain my quote more thoroughly.
This part of an argument includes the writer's responses to opposing opinions -- responses that show that the writer's position is stronger
What is counterargument?
A hint that suggests future events; also creates suspense and increases readers' interest in what will happen
What is foreshadowing?
The reason the author wrote a work (EX: to inform, to entertain, to persuade, to express thoughts or feelings)
What is author's purpose?
What is AGAIN AND AGAIN?
when a speaker or writer repeats or emphasizes something important
Correct this sentence:
If a student wants to purchase a new lanyard, they need to bring $2 for the replacement.
If a student wants to purchase a new lanyard, HE or SHE needS to buy one from Mrs. Wildauer for $2.
Name three pronouns you would use when writing a personal narrative?
I, me, my, we, our, us
The qualities of appearance and personality that make a character seem real
What are Character Traits?
(OR What is characterization?)
What is the difference between a topic and the main idea?
The TOPIC is the general subject of a paragraph or essay (usually simple and are described with just a word or two).
The MAIN IDEA is a complete sentence that includes the topic and what the author wants to say about it.
What is EXTREME OR ABSOLUTE LANGUAGE?
exaggerated wording (or strong terms) that the speaker or writer uses to emphasizes a point of importance
Correct this sentence:
I was feeling hungry yet I made myself a sandwich.
I was feeling hungry, so I made myself a sandwich.
What does RACE stand for?
Restate, Answer, Cite Evidence, Explain
Name three types of external conflict
Character vs. Character, Character vs. Nature, Character vs. Society, Character vs. Supernatural, Character vs. Technology
Name three ways a nonfiction text can be organized
Chronological (or time) Order, Cause/Effect, Problem/Solution, Order of Importance, Compare/Contrast, Advantages/Disadvantages
What is CONTRAST AND CONTRADICTION?
the sharp contrast between what was expected and what actually happened
Combine these two independent clauses to form a compound-complex sentence:
* I paid attention in class.
* I got an A on the test.
BECAUSE I paid attention in class, I got an A on the test and was so happy.
OR
I got an A on the test BECAUSE I paid attention in class.
What is one way you can fix a run-on sentence?
* Make it a compound sentence * Make it a complex sentence * Make it two separate sentences
A logical guess based on story details and your own knowledge and experience
What is an inference?
1) What is TONE?
2) Give one example of tone.
the writer’s attitude toward the subject matter or audience of a literary work
positive: joyful, inspirational
negative: offensive, critical
neutral: persuasive, nostalgic
What is one way you can fix a WORD GAP while you are reading?
* use context clues
* see if the author has included a footnote (at the bottom of the page or in the margin) that says what the word means
* look it up (online or in a dictionary)