Lingo
What does alternate or alternative mean?
different.
What does central idea mean?
The main idea, the main topic, what the text is talking about.
The author’s prose was characterized by a lyrical quality that captivated readers, drawing them into the vivid world she created. Critics noted that her use of metaphors and similes added depth to the narrative.
What does the word "lyrical" mean in this context?
A) Rigid
B) Melodic
C) Disjointed
D) Ordinary
B) Melodic
After work, i like to read, listen to music, and cook.
What's wrong with this sentence?
the "i" needs to be capitalized.
What is personification
Giving an object human like qualities
What is a good strategy to use for multiple choice questions?
Process of elimination
What is a bias?
a bias is a prejudice for or against something, someone, or a group of people.
What does analyze or analysis mean?
to look deeply (in detail) into something (the text, subject, information, etc.)
The professor's lecture was replete with intricate details and nuanced arguments, compelling students to engage deeply with the material. However, some found the dense content to be overwhelming and difficult to grasp.
What does the word "replete" mean in this context?
A) Lacking
B) Abundant
C) Confusing
D) Superficial
B) Abundant
trevor noah went to target.
Names should be capitalized. Trevor Noah and Target
What is a simile?
Simile is comparing two things using like or as.
What is a good strategy to use before reading a text?
Preview the questions
*DAILY DOUBLE*
What is the difference between a Theme and a Topic
Theme is the message
Topic is the subject
What is a topic sentence?
A sentence introducing the subject of your essay (answering the question to a prompt)
My dogs enjoy playing with (they're, there, their) toys.
a. they're
b. there
c. their
c. their
Which is the proper way to write a novel?
A. born a crime
B. Born A Crime
C. "Born a Crime"
D Born a Crime
D. Born a Crime
Novels are always italicized and capitalized.
What is a metaphor
Comparing to things without using like or as
What is a good strategy to use while reading?
annotating (underlining, highlighting, making margin notes)
Name 3 different character traits
(answers will vary)
Ex: Hardworking, Brave, Anxious
What is a good formula for writing a paragraph?
Topic sentence.
Detail to support topic sentence.
Explanation of how detail supports topic sentence.
Second detail to support topic sentence.
Explanation of how detail supports topic sentence.
Concluding sentence.
After the exam we will, continue reading, Born a Crime.
Where should the comma(s) be?
After the exam, we will continue reading Born a Crime.
*DAILY DOUBLE*
Q: Why am I tired?
A: because you didn't sleep enough
Find ALL the mistakes in this answer. (there are 3)
- Not a complete sentence.
- The b in "because" should be capitalized, since it is starting the sentence.
- There needs to be a period at the end.
What is a hyperbole?
An extreme exaggeration
What is a good time management strategy?
If you don't know it, skip it and go back to it.
With the essay prompt: Should schools switch to a four day week.
Give an example of a possible topic sentence.
Answers may vary
Ex: Many teachers believe that students would benefit from schools switching to a four day week.
*DAILY DOUBLE*
What is tone AND what is mood?
Tone is how the author or narrators feelings in the story
the Mood is how the reader feels reading the story.
While some critics dismissed the film as a mere spectacle, others argued that its underlying themes of resilience and perseverance resonated deeply with audiences. This dichotomy sparked a lively debate among film enthusiasts.
What does the word "dichotomy" mean in this context?
A) Harmony
B) Division
C) Similarity
D) Monotony
B) Division
What does a semicolon ; do?
Links two separate, but related thoughts.
What is foreshadowing?
When something hints at something that will happen later in the story.
For SPQ's with choices, what is a good strategy to use?
Replace the word/ correction with each choice and see what sounds best.