Grammar
What does each letter of FANBOYS stand for?
For, and, nor, but, or, yet, so
How long was Long Way Down in terms of time?
67 seconds
What is pathos an appeal to?
appeal to emotion
What are the two houses?
Capulet and Montague
What college does Ms. Smither go to?
UC Davis
How many clauses (both independent and dependent) are in the following sentence?
He was known for being a class clown because he goofed off in class.
2
He was known for being a class clown because he goofed off in class.
What was Will's brother's name?
Shawn
Idenitfy what appeal the following is:
The American Dental Association recommends that adults use an electric toothbrush for dental health
Appeal to credibility (ethos)
This character believes that dreams reveal your destiny/fate.
Romeo
What are the two types of Minecraft?
Bedrock and Java
Identify the independent clauses in the following:
Math class can be challenging, yet it is useful.
Math class can be challenging, yet it is useful.
How did Will's father do when Will's uncle was killed?
He tried to get revenge but shot the wrong person.
What is diction?
Word choice
Why does Romeo refuse to fight Tybalt at first
He is kinsmen with him
What video game has Ms. Smither most recently played?
Fortnite
What are the two ways (that we covered in class) that can be used to join clauses?
Semicolon and FANBOYS
What are the three rules?
1. No crying
2. No snitching
3. Always seek revenge
What is a negative connotation for the following word: curious
nosy, prying, snooping
When Juliet discusses the poison with Lady Capulet, what is Juliet doing? (Act 3)
Pretending she hates Romeo
Where is Ms. Smither working next year?
Buljan Middle School 8th Grade English
Roseville
Identify the subordinating word:
Lucy did not remember the vocabulary until she studied.
Lucy did not remember the vocabulary until she studied.
Who were usually the people who screamed when someone died?
Moms, girlfriends, daughters
What was the setting (location, general time period) for Lincoln's Gettysburg Address
"Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal."
Nov 19, 1863
Soldiers' National Cemetery in Gettysburg, PA
Dedication to the fallen soldiers
About 15,000 in the audience
Define tragedy
1. an event causing great suffering, destruction, and distress, such as a serious accident, crime, or natural catastrophe.
2. a play dealing with tragic events and having an unhappy ending, especially one concerning the downfall of the main character.
What year was Minecraft Pocket Edition released?
2011