Writing
How many paragraphs are in a standard essay?
5
What form of figurative language exaggerates a situation?
Hyperbole
How does tone help a story?
By giving an underlying emotion to help assist the impact of what was said.
In The Outsiders, what does "stay gold" mean?
Staying gold means to stay youthful and mindful in the present while you're young.
What are the grouped lines called in a poem?
Stanzas
What is an argumentative essay?
An argumentative essay is an essay that argues a point across to the opposing side, it concludes of a rebuttal and counter-argument.
Which form of figurative language uses the words "like" or "as" when comparing something?
A simile
What does an angry tone suggest?
That someone is upset.
Why does Esperanza in The House on Mango Street act older than what she is to get a job?
She wants to help out her family and start having her own responsibilities while going into a new stage of life.
What is it called when a line in a poem ends?
A line break
What main 4 things do you need in a story?
Setting, dialogue, characters and a conflict.
What form of figurative language DOESN'T include the words "like" or "as" when comparing two things?
A metaphor
What does an happy tone suggest?
A happy tone suggests that someone is very excited and enjoying themselves.
What is the difference between audio records of books and regular print books?
You can get tone and feeling from out of the audio records than you can with a regular print book.
How many lines make up a stanza?
3-5 lines
What is the format of writing called that describes a real conflict pertaining to you?
A narrative
Is "I was as hot as the sun" a metaphor, simile, hyperbole, or onomatopoeia?
A simile
What kind of tone suggests that some is crying?
"She whined", "She cried", and "She yelped"
Why did Xiomara in Poet X get inappropriate comments on her body growing up?
She had a bigger body compared to other females her age growing up.
What is slam poetry?
Slam poetry is a type of poetry that includes extreme emotions and extreme words to explain how the poet felt.