Author's Goals
Define Setting.
The time and place of a story.
What's the difference between simile and metaphor?
A simile compares two things using like or as.
A metaphor compares two things without using like or as.
Name the poetic device:
Robbie ran like a cheetah down the hall.
Simile
In order to use a source for research, it must be three things:
1. Credible
2. Reliable
3. Sufficient
List three Character Traits:
Examples: Lazy, funny, ambitious, hard-working
This author's technique is seen when an author jumps between two or more storylines to keep the audience entertained.
Multiple Plot Lines
In order to avoid being accused of plagiarism, it is important to always include a ________________ when referencing evidence.
Citation
Which is an example of correct alliteration?
1. Tommy ran towards Tina with a Tonka Truck.
2. Robert ate oranges on a rollercoaster.
1. Tommy ran towards Tina with a Tonka Truck.
What is the structure of the sentences in a typical paragraph?
(Hint: there are five total)
1. Claim
2. Evidence
3. Citation
4. Reasoning
5. Extension
Define one of the following:
1. Credible
2. Reliable
3. Sufficient
BONUS: Define all three.
1. Credible: written by someone who is an expert in the subject.
2. Reliable: written to inform, not sell
3. Sufficient: it provides enough information or proof
What is the central topic or main idea of a work?
Theme
Identify the number of mistakes in the following sentence:
1. the children told mr. messink not to yell his.creditcard number out loud
BONUS: Correct the mistakes.
1. The children told Mr. Messink not to yell his credit card number out loud.
Imagery creates a vivid picture in the reader's head by appealing to their...
5 Senses
(Smell, Sight, Taste, Hear, Touch)
What four things should any argument do/include?
1. Support a specific claim
2. Provide supporting evidence
3. Explain reasoning of how evidence supports claim
4. Acknowledge a counter argument
Explain the concept of bias.
Bias is prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way that is considered unfair.
This technique is when the main character is also the narrator (uses I, We, and Us)
1st Person Narrative
What makes proper nouns so special?
Proper nouns, like the names of people or places, will always be capitalized.
Create a 4-line poem with the following rhyme scheme:
ABAB
For an additional 200 points, can you label this rhyme scheme?
Mr. Messink eats rice,
He scratched his head,
Now he has lice.
It isn't nice.
If the argument is "Students shouldn't have homework", what is a potential counter-argument?
As long as you stated a reason students should have homework, you will get the points!
Examples: They should because it helps them practice what they learned.
Define roots and give at least one example.
Definition: a core part of a word that carries its meaning.
Examples: -graph (to write), -spec (to see), -struct (to build)
This object represents something other than itself.
Examples: Dove = hope, Green = jealous, Rainy day = sadness
Symbol
Label the following sentences as run-on, fragment, and complete:
1. Sonic the Hedgehog is my favorite character.
2. Susan wore lipstick Lucy, however, did not.
3. Mr. Messink's credit card number is.
1. Complete
2. Run-On
3. Fragment
A poet uses tone to convey what?
BONUS: How do they do it?
Their attitude towards their subject.
BONUS: With the words they use.
How do these appeals persuade you?
1. Ethos
2. Pathos
3. Logos
1. Ethos - Influence or building trust; professional or celebrity
2. Pathos - Emotions; use your feelings to get you to do something
3. Logos - Facts / Stats; provide the info you need to convince someone
BONUS - Identify an ad that's done any of these three, and explain it.
Name any of the five types of context clues:
BONUS: Name all five.
1. Definition / explanation
2. Restatement / synonym
3. Contrast / antonym
4. General context
5. Punctuation