Punctuation
You use this punctuation mark at the end of a question.
What is a question mark?
This sentence error is missing a subject, verb, or complete thought.
What is a sentence fragment?
What tragic event in Mack’s life begins the emotional and spiritual journey in the novel?
What is the disappearance of his daughter, Missy?
This type of characterization tells the reader exactly what a character is like, such as “She was kind and generous.”
What is direct characterization?
What is Ms. Cat's email?
What is caitlyn.campos@shhsla.org?
This punctuation separates items in a list or follows an introductory word or phrase.
What is a comma?
This sentence error occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without correct punctuation or a conjunction.
What is a run-on sentence?
What nickname does Nan, Mack’s wife, use when talking about God?
What is "Papa"?
This type of characterization shows a character’s traits through actions, thoughts, dialogue, or what others say about them.
What is indirect characterization?
Where should the phones go at the beginning of class?
What is the assigned phone folder?
This punctuation mark shows strong emotion or excitement.
What is an exclamation point?
Identify the error: “Walking to the store after school.”
What is a fragment?
What physical location becomes a symbol of Mack’s deepest pain?
What is the shack?
Identify the type of characterization: “He stormed into the room, slammed his backpack down, and muttered under his breath.”
What is indirect characterization?
How long are each class periods?
What are 2 hours?
You use this punctuation mark to join two independent clauses without a conjunction.
What is a semicolon?
Identify the error: “He ran out the door he forgot his backpack.”
What is a run-on sentence?
What is the name of the assumed serial killer in The Shack?
Who is the Little Ladykiller?
Which acronym helps you remember the elements of indirect characterization?
What is STEAL? (Speech, Thoughts, Effect on others, Actions, Looks)
What do students need to use in order to sign out of class?
What is online hallpass?
Identify the punctuation needed: “She said I love this movie.”
What is quotation marks (used around “I love this movie”)?
Fix the sentence: “The sun set the sky turned pink.”
What is:
“The sun set, and the sky turned pink.” (compound sentence)
Or “When the sun set, the sky turned pink.” (complex sentence)
What narrative point of view is The Shack told from?
What is third person limited?
Is this direct or indirect characterization? “Martin is a shy and nervous boy who avoids eye contact.”
What is direct characterization?
What is the name of the technology teacher?
Who is Ms. Mercado?