Frequently Confused Words
The word affect is used correctly in the following sentence:
I was deeply affected when Levi said that he wasn't a baby anymore.
True- Affect means impact
A theme is
a universal life lesson
What does the liquor store symbolize in the story?
Walter's American Dream
What is the purpose of a persuasive essay?
To persuade/convince the audience
What is figurative language?
Language that is not literal and is trying to express an idea
The word effect is used correctly in the following sentence:
Were you effected by the storm?
False- effect means results
How do authors develop theme? Provide three answers.
Conflict, Events, Setting, Characters' actions, Characters' thoughts, interactions
The title, A Raisin in the Sun, was inspired by what famous text?
"A Dream Deferred" by Langston Hughes
How do you effectively incorporate direct quotes within an essay?
Blend the quote within your own sentence
Internal and External
The word allude is used correctly in the following sentence:
She alluded to what happened at the movies while reading the story.
True- allude means to mention or suggest
What is characterization?
Determining the personality traits of a character
From her childhood, when her parents bought a house in a white neighborhood.
Rhetorical questions, Intentional Fragments, Repetition, Emphasis on certain words, are all examples of what?
Persuasive Techniques
What type of figurative language is the sentence below?
Life is a highway that can take you to far places.
Metaphor
The word eminent is used correctly in the following sentence:
Levi was in eminent danger when he ran into the street.
False- eminent means sophisticated
Imminent- means near or immediate
How do authors characterize characters throughout a story? Provide four answers.
Speech, Thoughts, Effects on others, Actions, and their Looks
What does Mama's plant symbolize?
Perseverance through difficult times
List four of the traits needed in a persuasive essay.
Hook, Thesis, Background Information, Direct Quotes, Parenthetical Citations, Persuasive Techniques, Call to Action, Clever Closing
What type of figurative language is displayed in the sentence below?
Time and tide wait for none.
Personification
Use the word respectively correctly in a sentence.
Answers will vary.
The conflict
What does Asagai's nickname, Alaiyo, for Beneatha mean?
One for whom bread isn't enough
When you indent every line except the first in an MLA citation, what is this called?
Hanging Indention
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