General Historical Facts
Mummification
What is a figure of speech that uses "like" or "as" to make a direct comparison between two unlike ideas called/
Simile
What is 0.2 converted from a decimal into a fraction?
1/5
What is the capital of Ohio?
These essays tell a story, often based on personal experience. They use vivid language and imagery to engage the reader.
Narrative Essay
The 1st Amendment to the US Constitution protects what five freedoms?
Assembly, Petition, Press, Speech, Religion
What is a type of figurative language in which a non-human subject is given human characteristics?
Personification
What is 3/5 converted into a decimal?
0.6
What is the capital of New York?
Albany
These essays aim to persuade the reader to accept the writer's point of view. They present a clear thesis statement and support it with evidence and logical reasoning.
Argumentative Essay
What is the largest dry desert in the world?
Sahara
Using an object or action that means something more than its literal meaning is called what?
Symbolism
What does (−2)+(−5)=?
-7
What is the capital of North Carolina?
Raleigh
These essays analyze the similarities and differences between two or more subjects. They can be structured using a point-by-point or block method.
Compare and Contrast Essays
During what ancient civilization was the first handwriting recorded?
Mesopotamia(Sumerians)
"A fine mess" is an example of which type of figurative language?
Oxymoron
Isabella got 16 out of 40 questions wrong on her quiz. What percent did she get correct?
24/40=60%
Pierre
These essays focus on creating a detailed picture of a person, place, object, or event. They use sensory details (sight, sound, smell, taste, touch) to make the description come alive for the reader.
Descriptive Essays
What are the names of all 7 continents
Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, and Australia (or Oceania).
A reference to a well-known person, event, place, literary work or work of art. It allows the writer to express complex ideas without spelling them out is called?
Allusion
Solve: (3 + 10 ÷ 2 – 6) x 6
(3 + 5 – 6) x 6
(8 – 6) x 6
2 x 6
12(Final Answer)
What is the capital of Delaware?
Dover
These essays aim to explain or inform the reader about a particular topic. They present facts, evidence, and examples to support the main idea. They are typically objective and avoid personal opinions or biases.
Expository Essays