Language
Is this sentence written in an active or passive voice?
"Harry ate six shrimp for dinner."
Active Voice
Busy as a bee
Simile
A form of punctuation that helps separate words and phrases.
Comma (,)
Narrative Writing
A lesson, message, or universal idea that is expressed in a literary work of art. It must be a complete statement that can apply to many people
Theme
A type of verbal. It is formed from a verb and is used as an adjective
Participle
If you don't C sharp before crossing the street, you'll B flat.
Pun
Where does the comma go in the following sentence:
Going to school while working at a job is difficult but the rewards will pay off later.
Going to school while working at a job is difficult, but the rewards will pay off later.
The viewpoint or opinion of the essay with supporting reasons
Claim
The most essential idea of a text. It is developed throughout the course of the text and supported by multiple supporting details
A type of verbal. It is formed when the word ‘to’ is put in front of the verb.
Infinitive
The snow is a white blanket.
Metaphor
A form of punctuation that creates pause or shows omission.Ellipsis
Ellipsis (...)
A type of writing that provides facts and information about a topic.
Argument writing
An idea or conclusion drawn from facts. "Reading between the lines"
Inference
A type of verbal. It is a noun that adds “ing” to the end of a verb.
Gerund
The quality of giving human qualities to inanimate objects.
Personification
What type of punctuation is in the following sentence:
Weeks later...I finally finished my homework.
Ellipsis
(and a period if we're being technical)
Viewpoints, evidence, and details that support the opposing side.
Counterclaim
Facts, quotes, and pieces of evidence that support the claim
Supporting details
Turn the following sentence written in an active voice, into one that reflects a passive voice.
"Sue changed the flat tire."
The flat tire was changed by Sue.
A group of words that is only understood when the words are together.
Idiom
Define "Em-Dash"( —)
Punctuation that separates groups of words and indicates a pause.
Define "Argument Writing"
A type of writing that presents multiple viewpoints or both sides of an argument. The arguments are supported by relevant facts and evidence.
Who wrote the book Little Women?
Louisa May Alcott