This unit 4 vocabulary word means:to examine closely; to look over quickly and thoroughly.
What is "scan?"
100
To separate three or more items in a list. To connect two independent clauses. To set off appositives (the part of the sentence that adds additional information, but is not necessary).
What is the purpose of a comma?
100
This book helps you to find strong, exciting synonyms.
What is "to feel sorry for what one has done or has failed to do?"
200
One reason to use a colon (other than telling time).
What is, beginning a list? OR
What is, writing a saluatation?
200
With the exception of journal writing, this is the process that you should ALWAYS complete before beginning your rough draft.
What is brainstorming or prewriting?
200
This type of figurative language compares two unlike things. These two things are often compared using "like" or "as".
What is a simile?
300
This disease caused Lynn to have to eat a lot of liver.
What is anemia?
300
To encircle, go or reach around; to include; to include with a certain group or class.
What does the word "encompass" mean?
300
With ____________ are we going to the concert?
With WHOM are we going to the concert?
300
This part of your persuasive essay helps to reword your thesis statement and to restate each of your three reasons.
What is a conclusion?
300
Paula packs purple pinatas for the party.
What is an example of alliteration?
400
Cynthia Kadahota
Who is the author of Kira Kira?
400
This Kira Kira vocabulary word means "pre-civil war."
What is antebellum?
400
This type of Point of View is retold by someone who is not involved and who reports only what can be seen and heard. It does not show what the characters think and feel. This point of view is usually used in non-fiction.
What is Third Person Objective?
400
Aside from answering each bullet in a paragraph, these things should be included in an open ended response to earn a high score.
What is an insightful connection and textual evidence?
400
Give an example of a hyperbole.
What is......? Answers vary.
500
This is the last day that the sun will set on her sister's life.
Why does Katie chase the sunset?
500
This Kira Kira vocabulary word means "noisy, energetic, cheerful, rowdy (HINT: it is not jubilant)."
What is boisterous?
500
When using this type of Point of View, a story is told through the eyes of a single character using third person pronouns such as he and she. The reader only sees the event from that character's point of view.
What is Third Person Limited?
500
Using figurative language, writing from a "different" point of view, including humor, use of dialogue, reaching the reader's senses, etc.
What is are examples of compositional risk?
500
It was time to go home, but the bell refused to ring.