What are:
1)introduction
2)body paragraphs
3)conclusion
100
Both of the students (is/are) going to pass the EOC.
are
100
The use of a person, place, thing or event that stands for itself and represents some other meaning, as well.
Ex: The American flag or a white dove.
A. Symbolism
B. Personification
C. Allusion
A. Symbolism
100
A summary must include:
Beginning, middle, and end
200
A statement that compares two things with the use of the words, "like" or "as"
A. Metaphor
B. Allusion
C. Simile
C. Simile
200
The main statement of an essay that informs the reader what the essay will be about
What is a thesis statement?
200
All of the class passed (its/their) EOC.
its
200
Words or phrases that appeal to one or more of the five senses. Look, feel, sound, taste, and smell.
Ex: The sick sweet smell of the red roses was all I could remember.
A. Imagery
B. Diction
C. Personification
A. Imagery
200
What word in the prompt do we look for:
WRITE
300
The lightning danced across the sky.
personification
300
The paragraph that always contains the thesis statement.
introduction
300
Each of the freshmen (takes/take) the EOC.
takes
300
The central message or meaning that the author tries to convey in a piece of literature that relates to everyday life or human experiences.
Ex: Love conquers all
A. Thesis
B. Theme
C. Allusion
B. Theme
300
What is it called when we make notes in the margins?
Annotate
400
The balloon popped as it hit the ground.
onomatopoeia
400
Point of view that an essay should be written in.
What is 3rd person?
400
The students, all of whom take English, (is/are) ready for summer break.
are
400
The action or sequence of events in a story. Usually contains 5 basic elements: Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.
A. Non-linear story
B. Plot Structure
C. Figurative Language
B. Plot Structure
400
Should you go back in the story and find your answer?
absolutely
500
A technique in which an author gives clues about something that will happen later in the story.
A. Mood
B. Flashback
C. Foreshadowing
C. Foreshadowing
500
The amount of lines allowed for any essay on the STAAR exam?
What are 26 lines?
500
A positive person with help from others (is/are) able to succeed.
is
500
The terms that refers to the language that conveys ideas in which a person says one thing but means something else.
Ex: Melissa is 20 minutes late to school, but Frank replies to her, " Melissa you came in so early today to class."
A. Verbal Irony
B. Mood
C. Tone