Rock Climbing
Misplaced or Dangling?
The waiter served a dinner roll to the woman that was well-buttered.
Misplaced (Fixed Version: The waiter served a well-buttered dinner roll to the woman.)
What is the correct format for an MLA in-text citation for a book by John Smith on page 50?
A) (Smith, 50).
B) (Smith 50).
C) (Smith, p. 50)
D) (Smith, p50).
B
If I'm writing a step-by-step list on how to complete a puzzle, what am I doing for my audience:
A. Annoying them
B. Entertaining them
C. Informing them
C
What does vague mean?
While the first witness provided a vague description of the event, the second witness was incredibly specific, detailing every minor movement and sound.
Lacking clarity or distinctness
If you receive a short constructive response prompt on the Milestones, what should you type in the text box first?
A
C
E
S
Misplaced or Dangling?
After reading the book, the movie was a disappointment.
Dangling (Fixed: After I read the book, the movie was a disappointment.)
What are the steps to cite a quote properly??
1.
2.
3.
4.
1. Sentence Starter
2. Quote Marks
3. Author last name / #
4. Period at the end of EVERYTHING
What figurative language is being used?
The thunder was a grumbling old man, complaining about the heat as the storm rolled over the valley
Personification
What does arboreal mean?
The rainforest is home to many arboreal creatures, such as monkeys, sloths, and various species of tree-frogs that rarely touch the forest floor
Living in or among trees
How many sentences makes 1 paragraph? (150 pts)
How many paragraphs make a short constructive response? (150 pts).
5 sentences. 1 paragraph
Misplaced or Dangling?
We found the lost keys under the sofa that belonged to my aunt.
Misplaced (Fixed: We found the lost keys that belonged to my aunt under the sofa.)
What are the errors in this citation:
"Sarah walked across the street" (Jones, 5).
No Sentence Starter, comma shouldn't be there between Jones and 5
The word "benevolent" contains the Latin root bene, which means "good" or "well." Based on this information, what is the most likely meaning of "benevolent" in the sentence below?
"The benevolent stranger donated enough money to the shelter to feed everyone for a month."
Acting with kindness or a desire to do good
What does belligerent mean?
The CEO’s belligerent attitude—his constant desire to pick fights and argue with board members—eventually led to his resignation
Hostile and eager to fight
If you receive an essay question on the milestones, what should you put in the text box first?
Intro
BP 1
BP 2
Concl.
Fix the following sentence:
While walking to school, the clouds began to rain.
While I was waking to school, the clouds began to rain.
What are the errors in this citation:
Mr. Jones stated, "Sarah walked across the street." (5).
There shouldn't be a period inside the quote.
What is the author's purpose:
"To protect our local bee populations, citizens should avoid using harsh pesticides in their gardens and instead plant native wildflowers. By taking these small steps, we can ensure that these vital pollinators continue to thrive in our community."
A. Inform
B. Persuade
C. Describe
To persuade the reader to take specific actions to help bees.
What does arid mean?
Because the soil was so arid, the farmers were unable to grow any crops despite their best efforts to plant seeds every spring
Extremely dry or parched
In an argumentative essay, how is the conclusion broken up (3 parts)?
Counter-Argument (Some may argue/disagree that...)
Rebuttal (However, Despite that...)
Concluding Sentence (Importance)
Fix the following sentence:
I saw a giraffe on the way to the store in my pajamas.
On the way to the store, I saw a giraffe while I was in my pajamas.
Circle the CORRECT MLA in-text citation:
A. (page 22 Lee).
B. (“Lee,” p.22).
C. (Lee 22).
D. (2020 Lee pg twenty-two).
C
"Marcus stared at the scoreboard, his jersey soaked in sweat. He slumped his shoulders and began slowly unlacing his cleats, ignoring the cheers coming from the other side of the field. He didn't look up when his coach patted him on the back."
Based on the passage, what can the reader infer about Marcus?
Marcus’s team likely lost the game.
What does somber mean?
The atmosphere at the funeral was somber, with guests speaking in hushed whispers and wearing expressions of deep sorrow
Dark, gloomy, or solemn
When writing your body paragraphs in an essay, you should know that they use __ __ __ __?
ACES