Parts of Speech
This is a person, place, or thing.
Esta es una persona, lugar o cosa.
Ex. "The CHAIR". Ex. "The TABLE".
A noun
How many types of commas are there?
¿Cuántos tipos de comas hay?
3 types
Introduction, Interrupting, and Lists
How many sentences are in a "good" paragraph?
5-7
Define synonym and antonym:
Choose a word and have another person give the synonym and antonym.
Synonym is a word with similar meaning
Antonym is a word with an opposite meaning
These functions like paragraphs in the story
Stanzas
This word describes the traits, qualities, etc of a noun.
Esta palabra describe los rasgos, cualidades, etc. de un sustantivo.
Ex. Avonte is interesting.
Ex. Samuel is quiet.
An adjective
What are the Semi Colon rules?
¿Cuáles son las reglas del punto y coma?
A semi colon lies between two complete, related sentences.
Un punto y coma se encuentra entre dos oraciones completas y relacionadas.
How many paragraphs make a full essay?
5
What is the difference between connotation and denotation?
Connotation: The cultural meaning of a word.
Denotation: The dictionary definition of a word.
What is the rhyme scheme of the following poem:
Roses are red,
Violets are blue,
All classes are great,
but Mrs. Carden loves YOU.
A
B
C
B
This is a word that can modify or describe a verb, adjective, another adverb, or entire sentence.
Ex. Kaylinn ran quickly to escape the monster.
Ex. William ate slowly to prolong going back to class.
An adverb.
What is a short sentence with an exclamation point?
Ex. Wow! She's awesome!
Interjection
What is the first sentence of a paragraph called in a formal essay?
Topic Sentence (hook)
Name SHAMPOO and all of their definitions.
SHAMPOO
This is when an object represents an idea or theme.
Symbolism
Name the 8 parts of speech
Noun, Pronoun, Verb, Adjective, Adverb, Conjunction, Preposition, Interjection
When do you use a semi colon and a colon?
Semi Colon: connecting two related sentences
Colon: before explanation or to add emphasis
What should you avoid in a formal essay?
1st and 2nd person, "my" "I" "we"
Informal language
What are the 5 elements of plot and their definitions listed in order?
¿Cuáles son los 5 elementos de la trama enumerados en orden?
Exposition
Rising Action
Climax
Falling Action
Resolution
What is a "free verse" poem?
A poem that doesn't rhyme.