Interjections
Reflective Narratives
Strong Verbs/Adjectives
Onomatopoeia
Other Literary Devices
100
True or false: Interjections are always followed by a comma or exclamation point.
False.
100
A reflective narrative should always end with a...
Reflection (moral/lesson learned)
100
Why should we use strong adjectives in writing?
To provide more specific detail, paint a picture, add interest...
100
What is an onomatopoeia?
A word or group of words that imitates the sound it describes.
100
"The beast is as big as a mountain" is a...
Simile (comparison using like or as)
200
Is there an interjection in this sentence?: Holy guacamole! You startled me.
Yes, "Holy guacamole!"
200
'Becky said, "Hey, stop that!"' is an example of ___________, which you should always include in your reflective narrative.
Dialogue
200
What type(s) of verbs can be "strong verbs?"
Action verbs
200
Is there an onomatopoeia in this sentence?: The girl cried out, "Haha! You lose!"
Yes, "Haha!" is an onomatopoeia and an interjection.
200
"When I got my new puppy, she was microscopic!" is a...
Hyperbole
300
List two reasons we should use interjections when writing.
1. To show emotion (fear, anger, surprise, etc.) 2. To grab the reader's attention/add interest
300
"First," "shortly after," and "in the end" are examples of ______________, which help keep the events of your narrative in order.
Transition words or phrases
300
Identify the strong adjective(s): deceive, happy, brilliant
Brilliant
300
What literary device can also aid in onomatopoeia?
Alliteration
300
What literary device is used in the following: The frigid frost pummeled Ferris's face.
Alliteration
400
Is there an interjection in this sentence?: Metal doesn't go in the microwave, duh.
Yes, "duh."
400
Do not start your reflective narrative with ____________, like "It" or "She."
Vague pronouns
400
Identify the strong verb(s) in this sentence: Carol hollered at her obnoxious son, "Stop throwing that spaghetti!"
Hollered
400
Is there an onomatopoeia in this sentence?: The Cuckoo clock sang at noon.
Yes, "Cuckoo."
400
"Hope is a thing with feathers" is...
A metaphor
500
Interjections are a type of ____________ language.
Emotive.
500
Even if you write a solid narrative with a reflection, this mistake can cause you to score a 1.
Not answering the prompt
500
Identify all strong verbs in this sentence: Mrs. Pettus removed the combative boy from the classroom for howling and buzzing and causing a ruckus.
Howling and buzzing
500
Identify all onomatopoeia in this sentence: The bushes rustled as the snake slithered through and hissed a shushed song.
Rustled, slithered, hissed, shushed
500
"Your head is humming" is...
Personification
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