Writing
What are the 3 pieces of information that goes in your introductory paragraph?
What is Hook, Background, Thesis?
Three higher level synonyms for the word "continue"
What is endure, persist, incessant, perpetual, constant, ceaseless
What is symbolism?
What are some things you can do on the state test when you are reading the passages that can help you understand the passage?
highlight quotes, don't get caught up on names, create new names in your head, picture people as different characters
Read the following prompt. What kind of essay is this? Create a thesis statement.
Should people be mandated to drive electric cars?
Answers will vary
Read the prompt. What type of essay would you need to write?
In your own words, write about the benefits and challenges of having school year-round. Use both sources to support your answer.
What is informational/ pros+ cons?
When you expect one thing, and the opposite occurs.
What is irony?
List 5 descriptive words that could be used to describe "The Tell-Tale Heart".
A point of view in which words such as "he, she, they" are used, and the reader knows the thoughts and feelings of the characters.
What is third person omniscient?
Read the following prompt. What kind of essay is this?
Write a multi-paragraph response in which you analyze the debate over the origins of the motion picture, including the early history of its development and who was responsible for its creation. Your idea must be based on ideas from the passages.
What is informational essay?
What method do you need to follow for writing body paragraphs?
What is Restate, Answer, Cite, Explain, Cite, Explain?
A phrase you never use in formal writing.
What is "I think"?
The main message or moral of the story.
What is theme?
The turning point of the story.
What is the climax?
Some people may say...
Others may think...
The opposing side may argue...
What is a counterclaim?
List 3 different transitional words or phrases for each body paragraph.
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Three higher level synonyms for the word "think"?
What is contemplate, ponder, deliberate, consider, assess, evaluate, ruminate?
Giving life-like qualities to inanimate objects.
What is personification?
multifaceted characters who are typically the protagonist.
What is round character?
This thinking is flawed because...
What is a rebuttal?
List 5 descriptive words that could be used to describe a variety of different passages.
Answers will vary.
Captivating, chilling, thrilling, gut-wrenching, monumental, exquisite, excruciating, heartfelt, sincere
What is a comma fanboy, two separate sentences, semicolon (if two independent clauses).
A reference to something famous.
What is allusion?
How does the author propel the plot in Killing Mr. Griffin?
Suspense, foreshadowing, character motives
The number of sentences needed in a well written paragraph.
What is 10-12?