? vs. ?
A word's actual dictionary meaning.
What is "DENOTATION"?
The verbal that MAY end in -ing, but ALWAYS functions as an adjective.
What is a "PARTICIPLE"?
The correct spelling of the underlined word in the sentence:
The loud banging outside the window was an annoying hinderance to Oscar's concentration.
What is "HINDRANCE"?
before, after lunch, later, currently, in the future
What are transitions to show "TIME"?
Also known as the exposition of a story that grabs the reader's attention, introduces the main character with description, imagery, dialogue, immediate action, etc.
What is the "NARRATIVE ESSAY INTRODUCTION"
The idea an author is communicating about their topic.
What is the "CENTRAL IDEA" (or MAIN IDEA)?
The verbal that always ends in -ing and functions as a noun
What is a "GERUND"?
Basic rule for creating adverbs
What is "ADD -LY"
Fiercely
Extremely
Sadly
Quickly
therefore, consequently, as a result, because of
What are transitions to show "CAUSE & EFFECT"?
What is "1st PERSON POV"?
I, me, my
I think . . . I believe . . . My thoughts are . . . If you ask me . . .
The opposite of clear and precise word choice (when a word(s) are unclear or confusing)
What is "VAGUE"?
The verbal that almost always begins with "to", uses the base form of the verb, and may function as a noun, an adjective, or an adverb
What is an "INFINITIVE"?
The comma rule used:
The students brought cookies, cakes, popcorn, and chips for the end of the year celebration.
What is "COMMAS IN A SERIES/LIST"?
on the contrary, still, otherwise, on the other hand, conversely
What are transitions to show "CONTRAST"?
Part of a narrative (essay) that resolves the conflict and leaves the reader feeling the story is complete-- also known as the resolution.
What is the "CONCLUSION"?
The feeling associated with a word. Can be positive, negative, or neutral.
The floating goldfish appeared to be dead at first; however, he scooted away when Beth reached for him.
Punctuation mark used to show an omission (that something has been left out or 'omitted')
What is an "ELLIPSIS" (. . . )?
also, similarly, likewise, in the same way
What are transitions to show "COMPARISON"?
Paragraphs where support for the thesis statement is developed in an informational or argumentative essay
What are "BODY PARAGRAPHS"?
The message about what it means to be human an author shares through his or her work.
What is a "THEME"?
The underlined phrase in the sentence is an example of _____.
Fishing off of a pier is the best way to catch small sharks.
What is "A GERUND"?
Comma rule:
Before you leave, please turn off the lights and lock the door.
The storm clouds gathered overhead. Therefore, we quickly grabbed our gear and ran inside.
What is a transition to show "CAUSE & EFFECT"?
The statement/sentence in the introduction of an informational or argumentative essay that gives a clear main idea for the entire essay, as well as guidance for the body paragraph development.
What is the "THESIS STATEMENT"?