Capitalization 7-10
Explain why the following sentence has words that are capitalized: Some Christians like to memorize Bible verses.
Religious Group and Religious Document
I read the article “Proud to Be” in the Miami Herald.
Titles of literary works.
To destroy or kill
Annihilate
Attribute
What is Persuasive Narrative?
A story in which the author attempts to convince the reader of something.
Explain why the following sentence has words that are capitalized: You can usually find Toyota, Chevrolet, and Ford dealerships located relatively close to each other.
Name Brands and Businesses
I love it when Halloween falls on a Friday night.
Holiday and Day of the Week
Apparent
Requiring a lot of effort
Arduous
What are the first 2 elements of a plot diagram? (Identify and Explain)
Exposition: An introduction to the characters and setting of the story.
Rising Action: When the conflict is introduced and the intensity begins to build leading towards the climax.
Explain why the following sentence has words that are capitalized: Today in class, we studied the Gettysburg Address.
Historical Document
I took History 1101 and English last term.
Names of specific courses.
Ambitious
A preconception that prevents objectivity
Bias
What is the 3rd element of a plot diagram? (Identify and Explain)
Climax: The most intense, exciting, suspenseful part of the plot that serves as a turning point in the story.
Explain why the following sentence has words that are capitalized: The American Heart Association is sponsoring a fundraiser at the park next week.
Organization
Correct the sentences and explain why:
We will read the great gatsby in english 11 this semester.
We will read The Great Gatsby in English 11 this semester.
(Title of literary work and name of specific course)
Antipathy
Based on a whim or random decision
Arbitrary
What are the last 2 elements of a plot diagram? (Identify and Explain)
Falling Action: The events that occur as a result of the climax when the intensity of the story begins to settle.
Resolution: The end of the story when the conflict is resolved.
Correct the sentences and explain why:
After multiple fires in the area, the local police had to involve the federal bureau of investigations.
The bill of rights makes up the first ten amendments of the United States constitution.
After multiple fires in the area, the local police had to involve the Federal Bureau of Investigations. (Agency)
The Bill of Rights makes up the first ten amendments of the United States Constitution. (Historical Documents)
Correct the following sentence and explain why:
Next monday is labor day; it is always the first monday of september.
Next Monday is Labor Day; it is always the first Monday of September.
(Day of the Week, Holiday, and Month)
Ascent
Kind, generous
Benevolent
What are the four steps of the writing process IN ORDER?
1. Plan
2. Revise
3. Edit
4. Rewrite