Grammar
________ going to the movies. Were OR We're, which is correct?
We're
Who wrote Romeo & Juliet?
William Shakespeare
A direct comparison between two things. Ex: My students are a bunch of zoo animals.
What is a metaphor?
When writing an in-text citation from a story, what TWO things are needed?
Author's last name and page number
Who was the half-time show at this year's super bowl?
Usher
_________ coming to New York City with us. There, their, or they're, which is correct?
they're
Who wrote Night?
Elie Wiesel
This is when there is a struggle between two opposing forces. Ex: The barber in Lather and Nothing Else wrestled with his conscious on whether or not he should kill his enemy/paying customer.
What is conflict?
The statement in an argumentative essay/research paper that tells the reader the what the writer will be proving.
Claim statement/thesis statement
She just set the record for most grammy wins in the category album of the year.
Taylor Swift
________ my fault that we didn't get there on time. Its or it's, which is correct?
It's
Who wrote Long Way Down?
Jason Reynolds
This is a figure of speech in which an idea or thing is given human attributes and/or feelings or is spoken of as if it were human. Ex: The tree danced in the wind.
What is personification?
Your MLA heading includes your name, the course title, the due date, and this.
the teacher's name
the Kansas City Chiefs and this team played in this years super bowl.
49ers
Is that ______ car parked in front of my house? Your or you're, which is correct?
your
Who wrote The Giver?
Lois Lowry
This is the idea that things represent other things. It is when a meaning is given to an object or thing. Ex: Fire = pain, hell, or a spark of knowledge
What is symbolism?
This war was the backdrop of the 1956 novel, Night.
WWII
This man became King of England after the passing of his mother, Queen Elizabeth.
King Charles
Your attitude will _______ how successful you are. Affect or effect, which is correct?
affect
Who wrote "Hope is the thing with feathers"?
Emily Dickinson
This is when a moment of dialogue or plot contradicts the expectations of a character or audience. Ex: A person walks into the room and states exactly what everyone can see and someone responds "great job Sherlock."
What is irony?
What was the name of the brother who was killed in Long Way Down?
Shawn
The month of march is dedicated to celebrating what group?
Women, Women's history month