Used to compare 2 things without using "like" or "as", usually uses "is/was"
What is a metaphor?
List the main 3 reasons author's write.
What is PIE? (Persuade, Inform, Entertain)
If the subject is singular, the verb should be singular.
If the subject is plural, the verb should be plural.
This is called:
What is subject-verb agreement?
True or False:
We do not need to annotate when we revise.
What is false?
Choose the correct answer from the choices in parentheses:
The purpose of expository writing is to (inform, persuade, entertain)
What is inform?
Giving human qualities to non-living things
What is personification?
Name the author's purpose:
Jupiter is the fifth planet from the sun and has over sixty moons. It has a giant red spot that is actually a huge storm.
What is to inform?
Pronoun Antecedent Rule: The pronoun must match the noun it is referring to.
Fill in the blank with the correct pronoun:
“Students should be courteous in class; otherwise, __________ may get detention.”
True or False:
We must always determine the main idea of every passage we read.
What is true?
Name the 3 types of paragraphs included in expository writing.
What is introduction, body paragraph, and conclusion?
Name the figurative language being used:
Laughter is the best medicine.
What is a metaphor?
What is the author's purpose?
Freddy went to Six Flags on Saturday and rode all kinds of roller coasters. There were spinning roller coasters, upside down, and crazy coasters! He had so much fun! What is the author's purpose?
What is to entertain?
All of these words must be ___________________.
What is capitalized/capitalization?
When we revise for ________ _______, we are looking for precise or specific words.
Ex: Instead of saying: "I like this thing!", I can say "I like this necklace!"
What is word clarity?
The 3 components of the introduction paragraph:
Appeals to the 5 senses (see, taste, touch, smell, hear)
What is imagery?
Fill in the blank:
When looking for the summary, make sure you include the ___________, _____________, end, and _________ learned.
What is the correct way to correct this sentence?
What is G?
___________ ________ are used to link words, phrases, or sentences. They help the reader to progress from one idea (expressed by the author) to the next idea
What are transition words?
We start our body paragraphs with these two things:
What are transition words and topic sentence?
Name the figuartive language being used:
What is personification?
List ANY 3 types of organization structure.
What is cause/effect, sequence, description, problem/solution, compare/contrast?
Choose the correct answer choice:
What is F?
We can use these 2 ways to combine sentences.
What are FANBOYS & semicolons?
What is claim and reasons?