essay
figurative language
grammar
vocabulary words
fun
100

What is the first paragraph of an essay called?

introductory paragraph

100

List one example of a literary device, aka figurative language. 

simile, metaphor, personification, hyperbole, idiom, irony, imagery, alliteration

100

What are the three tenses?

hint: we played a kahoot game on this last week.

past, present, future

100

Spell the word we are going to say out loud. 

Consequence

100

What is your favorite part of summer?

answers will vary.


200
What is the minimum number of sentences in the introductory paragraph?

3

200

Give an example of a simile. 

Answers will vary.

Example: The stars are as bright as diamonds. 

200

Name two words that are in the past tense. 

ran, played, danced, jumped, smiled, laughed

200

Spell the word we are going to say out loud. 

Anticipate

200
Tell us what your favorite food is and why.

answers will vary.

300

What technique is used to write the introductory paragraph?

Upside down triangle technique (funnel technique)

300

Define onomatopoeia in your own words. 

the formation of a word from a sound associated with what is named 

example: pop, sizzle, boom

300

"He will be going to school next week."

What tense is this sentence in?

Future tense

300

Define the word "conclusion"

The end or finish of an event 

300

What's the most interesting thing you've seen this week?

answers will vary

400

What is the first sentence of an introductory paragraph called? Name an example.

Hook. Interesting question, quotation, fact

400

"The snow is a white blanket."

Is this sentence a simile or metaphor?

metaphor
400

Which sentence is in the past tense?

1. The cat jumped over the fence.

2. The cat likes to play. 

The cat jumped over the fence. 

400
Define the word "encourage"

give support, confidence, or hope to someone.

400

Is cereal soup?

answers will vary.

500

Explain what a thesis sentence is. 

A thesis states your position/argument clearly and includes the specific topic. It briefly goes over the reasons you are writing about in your essay. 
500

"The cat danced around the toy mouse before pouncing on it." What type of figurative language is this?

Personification

500

Create your own present tense sentence. 

Example: He laughs at the cartoon.

The cat jumps over the fence. 

She is eating the cake. 

500

Use the word "analyze" in a sentence. 

Example: 

Please analyze this data very carefully. 

The doctor will analyze the patient's symptoms in order to diagnose the condition. 

500

If you had three wishes, what would you wish for?

answers will vary

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