Grammar
Forms of Writing
MLA Formatting
Literary Devices
Reading Comprehension
100

What type of noun is capitalized in a sentence?

Proper noun

100

True or False - Expository writing is used to instruct someone or enlighten

True
100

True or False: The entire page has to be double spaced

True
100

Definition of a hyberbole

An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally
100

Name all parts of a plot graph

Intro, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution

200

What's the contraction of 1956

'56

200

Name the 4 forms of writing you learned in class

Expository, Descriptive, Persuasive, Narrative

200

What's the header formatting like in MLA?

Your last name [5 spaces] Page number

200
Difference between a simile and a metaphor

Metaphor: A direct comparison of two unalike things

Simile: A comparison of two unalike things using comparative language (like,as)

200

PACTS full form

P: Plot 

A: Atomsphere

C: Character 

T: Theme 

S: Setting

300

What is a run-on sentence?

Two or more complete sentences (independent clauses) are joined incorrectly.

300

PACTS is used in persuasive writing - True or False

False

300

What size and font does your MLA formatting have to be in?

Size: 12

Font: Times New Roman

300

Definition of Oxymoron and one example

A figure of speech where the noun and its adjective seem to be contradictory 

Example: Jumbo shrimp, Organized mess, Original copy

300
STEAL Full form

S: Speech 

T: Thoughts

E: Effects on others 

A: Actions 

L: Looks

400

Should the direction in this statement be capitalized? 

"Hannah is heading northwest into California"

No, northwest shouldn't be capitalized 


400

Name the two types of descriptive writing

Imaginary and Informative

400

How do you create a hanging indent in your work cited page?

Put your cursor at the end of the line, press shift and enter to create line break. Next, press tab to create an indent

400

Name all types of Irony and their definitions

Verbal Irony: When a character says one thing but really means the opposite

Dramatic Irony: When the reader or audience understands more about the events of a story than a character.

Situational Irony: When what actually happens is the opposite of what is expected or appropriate.


400

Name all 6 conflict types

Individual vs Individual 

Individual vs Technology 

Individual vs Self 

Individual vs Supernatural 

Individual vs Nature 

Individual vs Society 

500

Name all 10 Capitalization rules

  • Proper nouns (names of people, places, and things)

  • Names of cities, provinces, states and countries

  • Names of specific oceans, rivers, mountains, lakes, etc.

  • Brand names

  • The pronoun “I”

  • Days of the week, months, specific courses in school

  • All important words of a title

  • The first word of a quotation and the first word of a sentence

  • Names of nationalities, languages, and races

  • North, south, east, west ONLY if it indicates a geographical regio

500
What's the difference between a topic and a theme?

A topic is the general subject the text is about. It's usually just one word or a short phrase. 

A theme is the author's message or insight about that topic. It's usually written as a complete sentence.

500

What's the correct order for the front page for MLA formatting?

- Teacher's Name

- Date

- Course Code 

- Your Name

Your Name 

Teacher's Name

Course Code 

Date

500

Name the 3 types of symbols and examples

Cultural: Dove - Peace

Contextual (specific to one text/ movie): Deathly Hallows from Harry Potter

Personal Symbol (specific to one person/ character): Lighting scar on Harry Potter's forhead

500

Name all introduction parts in a plot graph

Characters: protagonist, antagonist

Setting: time, place

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