Short Stories
What does it mean if someone is speaking in the third person about themselves?
They are using their own name and talking about it as if they are someone else.
Word for a strong statement that gives an opinion or a theory to be proved.
Thesis statement
Simplify
(x2.x3)2/x4
x6
In order to remember the most information, the Pomodoro study method suggests you study for how long before taking a break?
25 minutes, 5 minutes break
What is the falling action in a story?
When loose ends are tied up, and details are learned that were not understood before.
Parts of a five-paragraph essay.
Introduction
Body Paragraphs (3)
Conclusion
Express 0.0045 in scientific notiation
4.5x10-3
The term for avoiding work and completing tasks.
Procrastination
Exposition
Way to structure an opinion paragraph or body paragraph of an essay.
Point
Evidence
Explanation
Express the following in standard form
3x+x(x−2)+2x2+1
3x2+x+1
Approximately how many tasks on a to-do list are realistically attainable during one set work period?
3-5, depending on sizes of tasks
What words can be used to compare two things in a simile?
"like" "as"
Fearsome "as" a lion.
This present is "like" a ray of sunshine in my day.
How should you structure a conclusion paragraph to make it a strong conclusion to an essay?
Restate thesis statement
Restate key evidence points
Make a concluding statement
Write an equation that contains a coefficient of 5 and a constant term of 2 that has a solution of x = 12
E.g. 5x + 2 = 62
What does SMART stand for in goal setting?
Specific, Measureable, Achievable, Relevant, Timely
Fill in this Plot map.
Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution, conclusion
Provide a point and evidence refuting the following thesis:
Root beer is the greatest soda of all time.
Add the following fractions and write as a mixed fraction:
4/5 + 7/3
3 2/15
According to Eisenhower's Decision Matrix, what are tasks that are important, but not urgent?
Delegate