VOCABULARY
LITERARY DEVICES
WRITING
THEME
NEW WORDS
MISCELLANEOUS
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What does IRW stand for?
Integrated reading and writing.
100
A comparison that uses "like" or "as" is a __________, whereas a comparison that does NOT use "like" or "as" is a ___________.
Simile, metaphor.
100
True or False: You can successfully answer the multiple choice section of the IRW without reading the text, which saves time.
False. Time is not a factor (you have all day) and you NEED to read all the passages first.
100
The theme of a story is _________.
The underlying message they want to communicate or the main idea the author wants to convey (the "big idea").
100
This is a term for the words and information surrounding a difficult word that help the reader determine its meaning.
Context clues.
100
A person, place, or thing.
Noun.
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This term means: an educated guess based on evidence and prior knowledge.
Inference.
200
The following sentence is an example of what literary device?
"The wind whispers through the trees."
Personification.
200
What does CER stand for? What does TTPA stand for?
Claim, evidence, reasoning. Turn the prompt around.
200
Name two or three themes of The Hunger Games.
Social inequality; standing up for what you believe in; the significance of appearances; love, loyalty, and compassion; warning against corruption and tyranny.
200
What does the word "tenacious" mean in the following sentence:
Even though Jackson was smaller than his other teammates, his tenacious attitude allowed him to accomplish as much as they did.
Extremely persistent; never giving up or letting anyone get in his way.
200
On your IRW, what should you do in the LAST few minutes before you turn in your essay?
READ OVER YOUR ENTIRE ESSAY! Look for errors in spelling, capitalization, and punctuation. Make sure you have fully answered the prompt.
300
Words that mean the same thing are __________, while words that mean opposite things are __________.
Synonyms, antonyms.
300
This literary device is used when the author gives the reader a hint about something that will happen later in the text.
Foreshadowing.
300
This is when you mark up your paper with notes, questions, or other things that help you understand the text.
Annotating.
300
The Flies and the Honey-Pot
A number of flies were attracted to a jar of honey which had been overturned in a kitchen, and placing their feet in it, ate greedily. Their feet, however, became so smeared with the honey that they could not use their wings, nor release themselves, and were suffocated.
What is the theme of this story?
Some prizes are not worth it; greed can hurt you in the end.
300
What does the word "candid" mean in the following sentence:
When around his coworkers, Alan said that he agreed with the boss' new policy, but his candid opinion was that it would drive away customers.
Truthful, straightforward, open, sincere.
300
Which perspective is the following sentence written in?
"After he picked up his little sister from school, Kyle and I rode our bikes to the park."
First-person perspective.
400
This is what you call conversations between characters in a text, usually marked by quotation marks.
Dialogue.
400
Which of the following sentences contains an alliteration?
A. The grass danced in the wind.
B. Aaron ate an ample amount of apples.
C. He ran as fast as a cheetah chasing an antelope.
D. Oh, Brad? Yeah, he's no Einstein.
B.
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This is the part of the essay that acknowledges the opposite opinion and attempts to disprove it.
Counterclaim.
400
Liam's first job at the fast-food chain was not glamorous. He worked early-morning shifts, loading biscuits into ovens and dipping countless batches of hash-browned potatoes into vats of grease. Every day he encountered harried, impolite customers and complaining coworkers; nevertheless, he maintained a positive outlook. Liam methodically completed his duties: wrapping sandwiches, filling orders, and cleaning his work space. Liam's manager appreciated his diligence, and by his third month of employment, he was no longer assigned to the pre-dawn shift. Within a year, Liam was an assistant manager earning double his initial pay.
What is the theme?
Every job is worth doing well; hard work is often rewarded.
400
What does the word "acquiesced" mean in the following sentence:
Angela did not want to go to the party. She wanted to study for the exam, but her sister nagged her so much that Angela finally acquiesced and agreed to go.
To give into another person's wants; reluctantly going along with something.
400
What are transition words? Name at least 5.
Transition words are words or phrases that bridge ideas and relationships between sentences and paragraphs, making your writing flow smoothly.
Then, however, finally, next, after, in conclusion, therefore, conversely, in contrast, thus, although etc.
500
The type of irony that includes sarcasm, or means saying the opposite of what is meant.
Verbal irony.
500
The following sentence is an example of what literary device?
Trevor got Stacy flowers to ask her to the dance? Wow, he's quite the little Romeo!
Allusion.
500
Which comma should be removed? Where should a comma be added?
Today, my mom promised, she would buy me a new video game some new clothes, and my own phone if I passed all my SOLs.
Remove the comma after "promised," add a comma after "video game."
500
Ria was thrilled when her doctor removed her cast. It had only been a month, but the inconvenience of wearing a cast and using crutches had been a constant challenge. She had learned that her high school, while accessible, was not easy to navigate with crutches. The stairs were treacherous, and the elevator was slow, but what bothered Ria the most were the entrances. Since her high school sat on a hill with a wide, concrete stairway to the front door, all of the ramps were at entrances far off her usual course.
Fortunately, Ria made some new friends venturing to and from the ramps. She noticed that these friends were upbeat and determined, and they had more interesting things to discuss than the minor inconvenience of a ramp. Still, when the student council asked for suggestions about a class project, Ria submitted a proposal for a front-entrance ramp instead of the high-def scoreboard she had once prioritized.
What theme is addressed in the passage?
A. Injuries are a stumbling block to maintaining good health.
B. Learning to make new friends is an important social skill.
C. High school projects allow students to improve their schools.
D. Considering life from a new point of view is enlightening.
D.
500
What does the word "enumerated" mean in the following sentence:
When Bobby asked Kelly to give him one reason why they shouldn't go, Kelly enumerated a list long enough to quiet Bobby.
To go over items in numerical order; to explain ideas in an ordered list.
500
Name the 5 points of plot structure. 
Exposition, rising actions (conflict), climax, falling actions, resolution.
600
What is a fancy word for comparison, or when two opposing things are contrasted to draw attention to their difference? (Hint: it starts with a J)
Juxtaposition.
600
Which of the following situations is an example of dramatic irony?
A. It's pouring outside and your friend says, "Oh, it's raining outside? Great! I definitely wanted to swim home today."
B. The villain laughs to himself because he has poisoned the hero's drink. However, the audience sees that the hero has switched the drinks behind the villain's back.
C. A criminal robs a police station; a fire station burns down; the pilot is afraid of heights.
B.
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Which words in the following sentence should be capitalized?
on wednesday, amy and i are going to drive to washington dc and visit the museum of natural history, which is a smithsonian.
On, Wednesday, Amy, I, Washington DC, Museum, Natural, History, Smithsonian.
600
Devin kept a low profile in school. He attended classes and talked with his friends in the hall, but few knew him well. He rarely raised his hand in class and never spoke out of turn. Even in band class, he refused to draw attention to himself. Though he had earned the honor of first-chair saxophone, he did not reveal his passion for his instrument to his classmates.
Then, sophomore year, Devin joined the marching band despite his fear of public scrutiny. The night of the first football game, his palms were sweating and his heart was racing as the band marched onto the field. But as soon as he began to play, his fears were forgotten, and through the glare of the lights he could see the crowd swaying and clapping to the music. Devin was completely at ease during his solo, and after the game a friend told him, "You were great! I didn't know you had it in you."
Which two themes are addressed in the passage?
A. It is important to take risks.
B. Music entertains people with varied interests.
C. A leader knows how to share the spotlight with others.
D. Shyness can prevent people from finding social success.
A. and C.
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What does the word "scrupulously" mean in the following sentence:
I just wanted to set the table and be done with it, but my mother scrupulously arranged each napkin, dish, and utensil until they were in perfect alignment.
With great attention to detail; meticulously.
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What is the difference between tone and mood?
Tone is how the narrator feels about characters or events, mood is how the reader feels.