Vocabulary
Grammar
Writing Strategies
Writing Applications
Plot
100
This word could describe the way that the High School students will behave at Friday's rally.
What is exuberant?
100
This type of noun combines two nouns together to make one.
What is a compound noun?
100
These are the three purposes for writing.
What are to inform, to entertain, or to persuade?
100
If you are persuading your audience you are doing this.
What is convincing them to do/think a certain way?
100
The events that occur in a story
What is plot?
200
This word is used to describe both the Princess and the King.
What is imperious?
200
This type of adjective shows ownership.
What is possessive?
200
When was the last time you took the time to enjoy nature? Have you gone for a hike in the woods away from the hustle and bustle of life in the city, fallen asleep to the sounds of crickets singing their sweet song, or even enjoyed the calmness of your own back yard without the sounds of the radio or nightly news on lately? Just being in the presence of all the great natural wonders of this world offers a beautiful tranquility. This is why I believe nature is peace on Earth. Identify the topic sentence of this paragraph
What is "When was the last time you took the time to enjoy nature?"
200
Support for your idea can come in these four forms
What is an anecdote (story), fact, expert, Quote, or Cause/Effect?
200
The part in a story where the setting and characters are introduced.
What is the exposition?
300
The king ____________(ed) the most beautiful woman who could be found to stand behind the door.
What is procured?
300
I washed the dishes after dinner. "Dishes" is this type of noun.
What is a common noun? What is a concrete noun?
300
When was the last time you took the time to enjoy nature? Have you gone for a hike in the woods away from the hustle and bustle of life in the city, fallen asleep to the sounds of crickets singing their sweet song, or even enjoyed the calmness of your own back yard without the sounds of the radio or nightly news on lately? Just being in the presence of all the great natural wonders of this world offers a beautiful tranquility. This is why I believe nature is peace on Earth. This is an example of sensory detail.
What is "sounds of crickets singing their sweet song"?
300
Imagine you're trying to convince me that you should get an "A' in my class because you've been present every day. I reply that being present in body does not mean being present in mind. My reply is an example of what?
What is a counterargument?
300
The turning point in a story where nothing can ever be the same.
What is a climax?
400
The king disliked the lady's lover because he was _______________in rank to her.
What is subordinate?
400
"Honesty" is an example of this type of noun.
What is an abstract noun?
400
This is the purpose of a transition statement.
What is to guide the reader to the next idea?
400
This occurs following the counterargument, when you acknowledge someone else's point of view, but then state why you are still "right"
What is a rebuttal?
400
An example of this type of conflict occurred when the princess was trying to decide if she should choose the lady or the tiger.
What is internal conflict?
500
I was _______________on the couch after a long day at work.
What is inert?
500
My cat Mogli is fatter than my cat Cosmo. "Fatter" is this type of adjective.
What is a comparative adjective?
500
This is an example of a transition statement.
Answers will vary
500
Create support, a counterargument, and a rebuttal concerning the following issue: 1) All students should be provided with an Ipad upon entering high school.
Answers will vary.
500
This type of conflict occurred in "Thank You, Ma'am" when the lady dragged Roger to her home.
What is the external conflict?
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