Words & their Meanings
Elements of Writing
Grammar
Fiction
Mrs. Miller's Class
100
What is a "scheme"?
A plot or a plan.
100
What is the word for a main idea of an essay?
The Claim.
100
Find & correct the error: There are alot of grammar mistakes all over the internet.
A lot is TWO WORDS, not just one.
100
What is a name for the Main Character?
Protagonist.
100
Turned-in assignments should ALWAYS include...
Name, date, & period.
200
Define "impunity".
Exemption from punishment or freedom from the negative consequences of an action.
200
This describes the physical place of a story.
Setting.
200
Use the correct word in the sentence: That phone is mine. Here, this one is (yours/your's).
That phone is mine. Here, this one is yours.
200
True or false: the antagonist must be another person or character.
False.
200
Is food/drink allowed? Can you go to the vending machines with a bathroom pass?
YES as long as people clean up their trash. NO you may not.
300
What does it mean to "vex" someone?
To cause stress or to bother them.
300
This describes the details you use from a passage to defend your claim. (Hint: Supporting _____)
Evidence.
300
What is the difference between "where" and "were"?
Where = describes a location Were = past-tense verb form of "be"
300
What is the word for a small part of a story that comes before the first chapter?
Prologue.
300
What is Mrs. Miller's phone policy?
Okay when she says. Otherwise, phones belong AWAY in backpacks -- or they get put in the Red Bin of Fail.
400
What does "obtruded" mean?
To impose or force (something) on someone in an intrusive way.
400
This describes the meaning of "tone"?
The mood or "feeling" of a work.
400
They're, Their, & There: Nathan and Evan always ask to sit together, but _____ kidding themselves unless they can sit in _____ seats and stay _____ first! ;)
Nathan and Evan always ask to sit together, but they're kidding themselves unless they can sit in their seats and stay there first! ;)
400
What is a Novella?
A short piece of writing. It is longer than a short story, but not quite a novel.
400
True or False: Mrs. Miller enjoys giving referrals to students who misbehave.
FALSE. I hate referrals. I would much rather work the issue out between us. However, if your actions continue to show me that you don't take our class rules seriously, I will move to the next step in consequences - which would be a referral.
500
*DAILY DOUBLE* Give the definition of symbolism and give an example.
Definition: When an object represents a larger concept or an idea. (Examples may vary)
500
There are 4 main types of essays. We have done one in class already. Name at least 3. (Name all 4 for an extra 100 points.)
1. Informative. 2. Persuasive. 3. Demonstrative. 4. Entertaining.
500
*Daily Double* Find & correct the problem: Many people have watched Stranger Things. their wrong if they don't like it the character's are grate.
Many people have watched Stranger Things. They're wrong if they don't like it! The characters are great.
500
Give an example of "dystopian" literature.
Hunger Games. The Giver. Brave New World. Anthem.
500
Give me another class rule and explain WHY it is a rule.
(Answers vary.)
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