Definition
What is a Flashback?
What is An interruption in the chronological order of a story to the reader back in time?
What is A flashback is used to help understand the story or learn more about a character?
Which Text Structure includes dates and put in order from past to present?
What is Chronological Order?
What are the Four types of Context Clues?
What is Synonym, Antonym, Definition, and Inference/Explanation?
What does R.A.C.E stands for?
What is Re-state question, answer question, cite evidence, and explain?
It was Grayson’s thirteenth birthday and, being his first official year as a teenager, his mom, Francis, let him pick out three activities so he and his friends could spend an entire day celebrating. For the first activity, he chose glow in the dark bowling. His mom quickly learned that letting twelve young boys loose in a bowling alley jam packed with arcade games and a canteen full of junk food was like herding sheep; hyper, distracted, wild sheep. They eventually moved on to the second activity of the day.
The italic sentence is an example of what figurative language?
What is Simile?
What is Foreshadowing?
What is A clue or warning early in a text about a future event?
What is Foreshadowing can be shown through things symbolism, dialogue, and even setting?
Students are not allowed to chew gum in my class. While some students think that I am just being mean, there are many good reasons for this rule. First, some irresponsible students make messes with their gum. They may leave it on the bottoms of desks, drop it on the floor, or put it on other people’s property. Another reason why I don’t allow students to chew gum is because it is a distraction. When they are allowed to chew gum, students are more worried about having it, popping it, chewing it, and snapping it then they are in listening, writing, reading, and learning. This is why I don’t allow students to chew gum in my class.
Which Text Structure is the paragraph above an example of?
What is Cause and Effect?
Severe: Most people feared the king because his judgment was final and his punishments were severe.
Using context clues, what does the word Severe means?
What is harsh or intense?
What are three ways that you can cite evidence from an article?
What is According to, The passage states, In the article?
When Grayson first told his mom that he wanted to watch movies at home for his second activity, she was clearly confused. “You can do anything that you want, Grayson, and you are choosing to stay home and watch movies?” she asked, offering him a chance to change his mind. He insisted it was what he wanted. As it turned out, allowing the TV to hypnotize those sugar-rushed boys was a smart idea. It calmed them down and allowed her to relax—at least for a bit.
What are the two figurative language presented in the paragraph?
What is Oxymoron and Personification?
What is Fiction?
What is Not True (FAKE)?
What are the five Text Structure?
What is Problem and Solution, Cause and Effect, Compare and Contrast, Sequence, and Description?
Contemplate: I am disappointed, but I have nothing more to say. I will leave you to contemplate how your mother will react to this news.
Using Context Clues, What does the italic word mean?
What is to think about something, usually for a long time?
How do you write a narrative essay?
What is Tell a story?
Grayson had decided that he wanted to finish the festivities at a place called Jumpy Joes, an indoor play space with a laser maze, climbing walls, and trampolines. Frankly, this idea freaked Francis out. The last thing she wanted was for anyone to get hurt, but decided that if the parents allowed them to go, she was okay with it. The place was a zoo, but the giant smiles and howls of delight she observed confirmed that it was the right choice. It was a busy, but wonderful day!
Identify the figurative language being presented in the above paragraph?
What is Metaphor, Alliteration, and Onomatopoeia.
What is Non-Fiction?
What is True (REAL)?
It seems like there has been a surge in teen pregnancies these days. Teen pregnancies make it very difficult for young mothers to pursue their dreams and meet the demands of an infant. Fortunately, most teen pregnancies can be easily prevented by using birth control; however, even birth control is not 100% effective. The most effective way to prevent teen pregnancies is abstinence, which is 100% effective.
Which Text Structure is the paragraph above an example of?
What is Problem and Solution?
Spontaneous: Brenda was trying to study for her chemistry final when she was overcome by the spontaneous urge to go on a bike ride, but the urge passed as suddenly as it came.
Using Context Clues, what does the word Spontaneous mean?
What is an arising from a seemingly random whim or impulse?
When writing a Literary Analysis Essay, What should be included in the introduction paragraph?
What is Hook, Author, Title, Topic, Summary of topic sentence, and Thesis Statement with at least 2 points?
The following statement is an example of what?
I am so hungry, I could eat a horse.
What is hyperbole?
What are Four type of Characters?
What is Round, Flat, Static, and Dynamic?
Apples and oranges are both fruits, which means that they have seeds inside of them. Each has a skin, but orange skins are thick and easy to peel. Apple skins are thinner and do not peel easily. Oranges also contain more acid than apples, but both fruits are delicious.
Which Text Structure is the paragraph above an example of?
What is Compare and Contrast?
Entitle: I wouldn't mind sharing with Patrick if he didn't act like being a part of the Witherspoon family entitled him to a piece of everything on campus.
Using Context Clues, What does the word Entitle mean?
What is give someone rightful ownership or the authority to do something?
What is the format for an Argument Essay?
What is Introduction, Body, Counter Claim, and Conclusion?
What are the three different types of IRONY? (include definition)
What is Situational? Meaning: something happening that is very different than expected
What is Verbal? Meaning: when the person says one thing but mean the opposite
What is Dramatic? Meaning: what the reader can see but the characters can not see