Figurative Language
What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?
Both are comparisons, but only a simile uses "like" or "as".
I need to go over their to gather up the rest of the equipment.
Their is incorrect. It should be there.
First Person
What is the most important sentence in your essay?
Thesis Statement/Claim
When marking a poems rhyme scheme, what do you use?
The alphabet.
Sally sells seashells down by the sea shore uses what type of figurative language?
Alliteration
I, to, had to rest after the vacation. Spending three weeks away from home is almost too long!
to after the I should be "too", meaning also.
Which characters are related?
Ponyboy, Darry and Sodapop
We use PEEEEL with 4 E's to achieve what?
Synthesis
Dialogue.
Hannah Montana really did have the best of both worlds.
Idiom
My house was build in 1997. The roof needs replacing but other then that, it's in very good condition.
then should be "than"
In the novel, Johnny is described as going white because...
He gets scared every time he sees a soc.
Counterclaims need to answer what two questions?
What does the other side say?
Why are they wrong?
Pride, Violence, Family Issues and Love are all examples of what?
Themes
Boom!
Clap!
Are examples of what type of figurative language?
Onomatopoeia
Years ago! Kelin was my student. I taught Western Civilization to her during her freshman year.
Years ago should end with a comma, not an exclamation point
Sherri
Elaboration should answer what two questions?
What does it mean?
Why does it matter?
Narrator's Statements
Character's Actions
Are both examples of...
Methods of Characterization
Oxymoron
Identify the 3 errors:
The hole department meets after school every Thursday. It's vary important to attend the meetings so that you dont miss any important information.
vary
dont
Who wrote the poem that Ponyboy recites while in Windrixville?
Robert Frost
Break down the prompt:
Write an essay to determine if students should have to carry clear backpacks to school.
Circle determine
Box if
Underline the rest
Name the three modes of persuasion and define each.
Ethos-Ethics
Pathos-Emotions
Logos-Facts and Statistics