Parts of Speech
What is a noun?
A person, place, thing, or idea.
A claim of policy typically uses what keywords?
Should/should not
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Matt said, “we will beat you in Monopoly.”
Matt said, “We will beat you in Monopoly.”
What is the capitalization rule for quoting sentences?
Capitalize the first letter of the quoted sentence.
Finish the lyrics to Justin Bieber's song, "Mistletoe."
Everyone's gathering around the fire
Chestnuts roasting like a hot July
I should be chilling with my folks, I know
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Everyone's gathering around the fire
Chestnuts roasting like a hot July
I should be chilling with my folks, I know
But I'ma be under the mistletoe
What is a verb?
An action word.
A claim of value typically uses what keywords?
Better/worse
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After the movie, Lindsey asked, “is there any popcorn left”
After the movie, Lindsey asked, “Is there any popcorn left?”
What is the punctuation rule in a quoted sentence?
Place the punctuation inside the quotation marks, UNLESS there is a citation afterward.
Finish the lyrics to Wham!'s song, "Last Christmas."
Once bitten and twice shy
I keep my distance, but you still catch my eye
Tell me, baby, do you recognize me?
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Once bitten and twice shy
I keep my distance, but you still catch my eye
Tell me, baby, do you recognize me?
Well, it's been a year, it doesn't surprise me
What is an adjective?
A describing word.
Why is it important to address the counterclaim in an argument?
By acknowledging the opposition, the writer proves they have thoroughly researched and carefully considered all perspectives. By noting the valid points of the opposing side, they honor the skeptical reader and make their argument even stronger.
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lucy argued that the movie was, “the most awesome movie of the year".
Lucy argued that the movie was “the most awesome movie of the year.”
When would you NOT capitalize the first letter of the quoted sentence?
If you are integrating a quote into your sentence and the first word is not a proper noun.
EX: In a flow/micro quote
Finish the lyrics to Mariah Carey's song, "All I Want for Christmas Is You."
I don't want a lot for Christmas
There is just one thing I need (and I)
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I don't want a lot for Christmas
There is just one thing I need (and I)
Don't care about the presents underneath the Christmas tree
What is an adverb?
A word that describes or modifies a verb or an adjective.
Why are blog posts/opinion articles not credible sources?
Information should come from credible sources. The people with experience or knowledge to discuss the information would certify that the information is legit.
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Matt argues that he is, 'The greatest Monopoly player of all time', every time his friends gather for game night"
Matt argues that he is “the greatest Monopoly player of all time” every time his friends gather for game night.
What is the purpose/function of quotation marks?
To set off and represent the exact language (either spoken or written) that has come from somebody else.
Finish the lyrics to "Do You Want to Build a Snowman" from Frozen.
It gets a little lonely
All these empty rooms
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It gets a little lonely
All these empty rooms
Just watching the hours tick by
What is a conjunction?
A word that connects other words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence.
1. It must be a complete sentence.
2. It must be arguable.
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alberta stood tall as she made the announcement school is canceled
Alberta stood tall as she made the announcement: “School is canceled!”
When paraphrasing a quote, can you borrow a few words or phrases from the original article? Why or why not?
No; it would then be considered plagiarizing since there are no quotation marks to surround the borrowed words/lines.
Finish the lyrics to Cynthia Erivo's song, "Defying Gravity" from Wicked.
Too long I've been afraid of losing love, I guess I've lost
Well, if that's love, ___________________________
Too long I've been afraid of losing love, I guess I've lost
Well, if that's love, it comes at much too high a cost