Definition
What is Author’s Influence?
Author's Influence is the cultural & historical factors that affect an author’s writing.
The following words are examples of what type of verb? ~ was, were, is, and are
The words are examples of linking verbs.
What vocabulary word is defined as the author’s attitude?
Tone is the author's attitude.
Why is it important to cite text evidence?
It is important to cite text evidence to support your claim.
What should you not raise in Socratic Seminar?
You should not raise your hand in Socratic Seminar.
What is a memoir?
A memoir is an author’s written memory.
Hurricanes, blizzards, and tornadoes are all examples of what form and type of conflict?
Hurricanes, blizzards, and tornadoes are all examples of external conflict, character versus nature.
What vocabulary word is defined as something that is proven true?
A fact is something that is proven true.
What do you explain when you write a constructed response?
When you write a constructed response, you explain how your evidence supports your claim.
What must you do before you can comment on anyone else's ideas?
You must listen before you can comment on anyone else's ideas.
What is an opinion?
An opinion is a view not based on facts.
Give an example of internal conflict.
An example of internal conflict is _____________.
What vocabulary word is defined as an author’s story about his/her life?
An autobiography is defined as an author’s story about his/her life.
Restate the question:
What historical factor influenced Eloise Greenfield?
The historical factor that influenced Eloise Greenfield was_______________.
What did Socrates find most important?
Socrates found asking questions to be most important.
What is mood?
Mood is the feeling of the reader.
The following words are examples of what type of verb? ~ running, jumped, swam
The words are examples of action verbs.
What vocabulary word is defined as a personal record of events and experiences?
A diary is defined as a personal record of events and experiences.
When do you use the fire seat?
You use the fire seat when you are in the outer circle and you have a question you would like to ask the inner circle.
What is main idea?
Main idea is the central idea, the most important point in a literary work.
The following quote is an example of what type of literary technique?
"When Ruth Jones’s alarm clock woke her at seven o’clock that morning, she had no idea that today would be the longest day of her life."
The following quote is an example of foreshadowing
What vocabulary word is defined as details that support the main idea?
Key details is defined as details that support the main idea.
What marks do you use when you want to remove words from the middle of a quote?
The marks you use when you want to remove words from the middle of a quote are three dots (ellipses).
How do you prepare for a Socratic Seminar?
To prepare for a Socratic Seminar, you must: understand the question, research/annotate, then develop ideas and questions based on the text.