Trivia
What is William Shakespeare's most well-known play?
Romeo and Juliet
He, She, They, and Their are examples of...
Pronouns
Which sentence is correct:
A.) You're a great student
B.) Your a great student
A.) You're a great student
Explanation: "You're" is a contraction of "you are."
This type of word goes at the beginning of every paragraph...
(ex: First, Lastly, Secondly)
Transition Word
A word or a phrase that means exactly the same as another word or phrase
Synonym
What does it mean if something is "confiscated"
Taken away or moved by an authority figure
(Ex: If you have your phone out during class time, it may be confiscated)
Quickly, Normally, and Fairly are all examples of...
Adverbs
re-, un-, pre-, and dis- are all examples of a...
Prefix
The most common format of writing for English papers is...
A.) APA B.) Chicago C.) MLA
B.) MLA
A phrase that is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable.
(Ex: He is a walking hurricane)
Metaphor
What does it mean if someone is a "novice?"
They are a beginner
(Ex: Since she just got her training wheels removed, she is a novice bike rider.)
Caring, beautiful, and dumb are all examples of...
Adjectives
-ly, -tion,-est, -ance, and -ing are examples of a....
Suffix
What are the two types of sources you can use in a research report?
Primary and Secondary
(Primary is a first-hand account of a situation, Secondary is a scholar's re-telling or analysis)
A phrase that greatly exaggerates the scale or importance of something (overstatements or extreme comparisons)
(Ex: It is colder than Stockholm in here!)
Hyperbole
What is the role of the chorus in a play?
(Hint: the chorus is usually listed as a character)
The chorus provides commentary on the characters' thoughts, actions, and the plot.
About, for, and after are all examples of...
Prepositions
What punctuation do you think would go at the end of a declarative statement?
An exclamation point
This type of book provides you with lists of synonyms. This book is called a....
Thesaurus
Vivid descriptions of taste, sight, smell, and touch to help the reader immerse themselves in a story
(Ex: She sat down next to the trickling, fresh, sky blue river)
Imagery
What do you think is the most commonly used letter in the English alphabet?
E
And, Or, and But are all examples of...
Conjunctions
What punctuation would you use at the end of an interrogative sentence?
A question mark
The act of having a classmate review and mark-up your writing is called...
Peer Editing
Soliloquy