Novels/Texts
Name one text we've read this year (novels excluded)
Young Ladies Don't Slay Dragons, Frida Kahlo, Girl's Drive to Find 1,000 'Black Girl Books', Wise Old Woman, The Old Grandfather & His Little Grandson, President Obama's National Address to America's School Children, etc.
What is a rhetorical question?
A question that should not be answered.
What are the three things that make a complete sentence?
It must start with a capital letter, end with a punctuation mark, and use a complete idea.
What is setting?
Time and place
What does ELA stand for?
English Language Arts
What is the setting of your class novel?
TS: Alke/present day
TBBO: Vermont/Lenny's Trailer/present day
What is a synonym?
A word or phrase that means exactly or almost the same as another word.
Name one set of commonly confused words.
Your/You're
Affect/Effect
No/Know
Accept/Except
What is tone? (NOT tone of voice)
Tone is the author's attitude.
AKA the "vibe" of a piece of writing.
What is conflict?
An issue, problem, or struggle
What is a theme of "Young Ladies Don't Slay Dragons"?
Don't underestimate someone based on their gender.
Always believe in yourself.
When are the appropriate times to use formal and casual language?
Formal language should be used in a professional setting. Casual language should be used with friends or family.
What is an intensive pronoun?
A pronoun that emphasizes the subject of the sentence. (Ex. yourself, myself, etc.)
What is the difference between theme and central idea?
Theme is a universal lesson that does not mention story specifics. Central idea is the main idea of the text and explains what is mentioned in the text.
What is point of view? (NOT the types)
A person or character's perspective based on their values, beliefs, attitudes, and experiences
In "The Old Grandfather and His Little Grandson," what effect did Misha's wooden bowl have on his parents?
It made them realize that they were treating the grandfather poorly, and they would not like to be treated like that.
What is the difference between figurative and literal language?
Figurative language does not use the words actual meanings. Literal Language uses the words exactly as they mean.
What is a vague pronoun?
A pronoun that is unclear (Ex: They went running. Who is they?)
What is a symbol?
Something that represents something else.
What are the three types of point of view AND what pronouns do they use?
First person: me/my/we
Second person: You/your
Third person: He/she/they
What is collective bargaining?
Workers chose a few leaders to represent them in a meeting with the factory owner. In this meeting, everyone would agree to a new contract that gave workers shorter hours, higher pay, and safer working conditions.
What is the difference between a metaphor and a simile?
A simile uses like or as and a metaphor does not.
What is a non-restrictive clause?
A part of a sentence that can be removed without changing the original meaning.
Ex. Ms. Cheyne, who is a 7th grade teacher, lived in Costa Rica.
The nonrestrictive clause is “who is a 7th grade teacher”.
Name all 5 parts of plot.
Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution
What are the four types of conflict?
Person vs: person, self, nature, and society