Infinitives and Prepositional Phrases
"I'm going to run." To run is a(n)
infinitive
An essay where you try to convince someone of something using your OPINIONS.
persuasive essay
We are going to the beach, (to,too,or two).
too
What should be the spacing for your papers?
double spaced
"She is as sweet as pie." This is an example of a(n)
simile
I want to walk to the park. "To the park" is a(n)
prepositional phrase
An essay where you try to convince someone of something using FACTS.
argumentative essay
The word "bear" is a ___________ because it has the same spelling and sound, but multiple meanings
homonym
What font and font size should you use?
Times New Roman 12pt
"Life is a highway." This is an example of a(n)
metaphor
What is an infinitive?
to + a verb
A story is also called what kind of essay
narrative essays
Please resume your work.
Complete a resume for the job.
"resume" is an example of a __________ because it looks the same, but sounds different and has different meanings.
homograph
Before each paragraph, you should
indent
"She sells seashells by the seashore." This is an example of
alliteration
The dog was sitting on the road. "On the road" is an example of a(n)
prepositional phrase
If you had to create a story about a something that happened to you, this would be an example of
narrative writing
Words that look the same, sound the same, but have different meanings.
Homonyms
What's the first paragraph in an essay called?
introduction
"I am bored to death!" This is an example of a(n)
hyperbole
Which is not a preposition?
a. around
b. under
c. sit
d. beside
c. sit
If you had to read two scientific articles and pick and write about a side using facts, this would be an example of a(n)
argumentative essay
I opened a can of pop.
Can is an example of a
homonym
In the beginning of a new paragraph or idea you should use
transition phrases
"Snap!" the limb broke.
This is an example of a(n)
onomatopoeia