Literature
Extreme exaggeration
What is "hyperbole"?
An argument offered in opposition to another argument
What is a counterargument?
The main idea of an essay.
What is a thesis statement?
Synonym for "mad"
What is "angry"?
The main message of a story.
What is "theme"?
What is the main difference between literary and informational texts?
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The opening to an essay
What is the hook?
An antonym for the word "shocked"
What is "unsurprised"?
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How many lines does a sonnet have?
What is a counterargument to the following claim:
"Animal testing is necessary because scientists use them to test vaccines to make sure that they are safe for humans."
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3-4 sentences
What is the minimum number of sentences of analysis you should have in a body paragraph?
"the state or situation of being alone"
What does "solitude" mean?
What type of figurative language is this:
"He’s as sharp as a bowling ball"?
Simile
Which piece of evidence best supports the following claim: "Watching television is bad for individuals, families, and the nation."
A. More Americans know the lyrics to the theme song from "Spongebob Squarepants" than know the words to the Preamble of the United States Constitution
B. During the Gulf War, television gave viewers an instant picture of the fighting and casualties, along with updates from government officials.
C. More and more Americans report being stressed out by work and family obligations.
"So what?"
What is a question that needs to be answered in a conclusion?
Use the word "aghast" correctly in a sentence that is longer than 3 words.
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What is a theme of the excerpt from I Know Why the Caged Birds Sings?
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Which piece of evidence best supports the following claim: "Watching television is good for individuals, families, and the nation."
A. During the Gulf War, television gave viewers an instant picture of the fighting and casualties, along with updates from government officials.
B. More and more Americans report being stressed out by work and family obligations.
C. More Americans know the lyrics to the theme song from "Spongebob Squarepants" than know the words to the Preamble of the United States Constitution
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Improve this thesis statement: Climate change is bad.
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Use "seclusion" correctly in a sentence.
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