Conditionals
What’s a zero conditional? Give an example.
Zero: general truths (e.g., “If you heat ice, it melts.”)
What does “show, not tell” mean in narrative?
Describe actions/feelings instead of stating them directly.
Name two rhetorical devices.
E.g., ethos, pathos, logos, repetition, rhetorical question.
What is alliteration? Give an example.
Repeat initial sounds, e.g., “silver sea,” “busy bees.”
Fill in: “He was ashamed ___ his mistake.”
“He was ashamed of his mistake.”
Correct this sentence: “If I will see her, I tell her.”
“If I see her, I will tell her.”
Turn “He was sad” into a 2‑line emotional scene.
Example: “His shoulders dropped. Tears welled up as he stared at the empty chair.”
What is the goal of a speech’s conclusion?
Summarize key points and leave a lasting impression/action.
Find 2 devices in: “The stars danced in the frigid night.”
Personification (“stars danced”), hyperbole (“frigid”).
Complete: “Accused ___ lying.”
“Accused of lying.”
Write a 2nd conditional about winning a debate.
“If I won the debate, I would feel proud.”
What tense is common in personal narratives?
Past simple (e.g., “I walked, I saw…”).
Write a rhetorical question.
Example: don't you think?
What does tone mean in poetry?
The poet’s attitude or mood conveyed (e.g., sorrowful, joyful).
What does I.D.E.A.S stand for in gaining meaning from context?
Inference, Definition, Example, Antonym, Synonim.
What’s a mixed conditional? Give an example.
Fictional past → to fictional present (e.g., “If I had studied law, I would be a lawyer now.”)
What is a “hook”? Write one for a story about fear.
A way to engage the audience. Example: “My heart thundered louder than the storm outside.”
Rewrite: “School is sometimes boring.” to sound more persuasive.
Example: “Every student deserves inspiring lessons, not routine lectures.”
Interpret: “Whistling their whims on a low fence-wire.”
Birds casually expressing desires; whimsical mood.
Context: “The girl clutched the talisman tightly before casting her spell” What is a talisman?
A small object believed to have magical powers (inferred from “clutched tightly” "casting a spell").
Correct: “If I had known, I would help.”
“If I had known, I would have helped.”
Write a 3‑line mini story about regret.
Example: “He dropped the letter. Too late, he realized it held the words she needed to read.”
What’s one strategy for confident speaking?
Practice, eye contact, slow speech, power stance, deep breathing.
Write a 2‑line poem using metaphor and imagery.
Example:
“Winter’s breath is an icy blade,
Carving whispers in the empty glade.”
Write a sentence with a difficult word and include a clue using I.D.E.A.S.
Example:
“His speech was bombastic—loud and inflated like a parade drum.” (clue = “loud and inflated” =definition/synonim)