Literary Device / Narrative Element
Name the lit device and narrative element:
“In his blue gardens men and girls came and went like moths among the whisperings and the champagne and the stars.” -Great Gatsby
Simile / Setting
What are three words for contrasting ideas:
in contrast
however
meanwhile
How many paragraphs must your essay be?
5 paragraphs
The city council approved several new projects ______ a park renovation, a new library, and improvements to public transportation.
A. , including
B. including:
C. including,
D. ; including
B. including:
How many children does Mr. Jorian have?
2
“It is the east, and Juliet is the sun.” -Romeo and Juliet
Metaphor / Character
What are two words for comparing ideas:
likewise
similarly
What two things must all of your claims include?
1) Literary Device
2) Narrative Element
The researchers collected data for several months______ they still needed more information before drawing conclusions.
A. , and
B. , but
C. , so
D. , or
B. , but
What Martial Art does Dr. Reed practice?
Tae Kwon Do
“A few miles south of Soledad, the Salinas River drops in close to the hillside bank and runs deep and green.” -Of Mince and Men
Imagery / Setting
What are 3 words for developing ideas:
for example
specifically
for instance
in other words
What 2 things must you include in your introductory paragraph?
1) Introduce the text
2) Thesis
In recent years, scientists have developed new materials designed to reduce heat in urban environments. Some of these materials reflect sunlight, while others allow surfaces to release heat more quickly. Together, these innovations may help cities address rising temperatures caused by dense buildings and pavement.
What is the central idea of the passage?
A. Cities are becoming hotter because of poor planning.
B. Scientists are creating materials that may help cities stay cooler.
C. Reflective materials are the only solution to urban heat.
D. Urban environments cannot effectively reduce heat.
B. Scientists are creating materials that may help cities stay cooler.
Name three countries in sub-Saharan Africa?
Answers vary
What does this situational irony help the reader understand about Tom's character?
“He (Tom) had discovered a great law of human action, without knowing it—that in order to make a man or a boy covet (want) a thing, it is only necessary to make the thing difficult to attain.”
Tom is clever and manipulative because he knows how to get people to work.
What are 3 words that show cause and effect?
consequently
therefore
thus
How many narrative elements and lit devices must you include in your thesis and write about in your essay.
1) 3 narrative elements
2) at least 2 lit devices
Many students enjoy reading classic novels __________________ sometimes struggle with the language.
A. however, they
B. ; however, they
C. , however they
D. however; they
B. ; however, they
How long have Dr. Reed and Mr. Jorian known each other?
Why is this quote situational irony?
“He (Tom) had discovered a great law of human action, without knowing it—that in order to make a man or a boy covet (want) a thing, it is only necessary to make the thing difficult to attain.”
It would make sense that people want what is easy, but in reality people want what is difficult.
What are four words that show ordering ideas:
to conclude
next
finally
in sum
What are the 4 components that make up a body paragraph?
1) Claim
2) Context
3) Zoom In
4) Zoom Out
Historians often rely on letters, diaries, and other personal writings to understand daily life in the past. Although these documents may reflect the biases of their authors, they can still provide valuable insight into how people thought, worked, and interacted with others.
What is the central idea of the passage?
A. Personal writings are unreliable sources for historians.
B. Letters and diaries reveal the most important historical events.
C. Personal writings can help historians understand everyday life despite their limitations.
D. Historians prefer official government documents to personal writings.
C. Personal writings can help historians understand everyday life despite their limitations.
What it the next major holiday coming up?
St. Patrick's Day