Parts of Speech
What is the difference between Common and Proper Nouns?
Common nouns= not specific
Proper nouns= specific (capitalized)
What is a Claim Statement?
A sentence stating what side of the opinion a writer is on.
What is Theme?
Central message, concern, purpose of a story
What is Point of View?
the character's perspective
What does it mean to revise?
to edit, correct, review
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What is a Counterclaim?
A sentence recognizing the other side of the argument in an attempt to strengthen one's own argument.
List the 5 main parts of a Plot Diagram
exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution
What is narrative writing?
The one telling the story in 1st person
What does the word credible mean?
trustworthy
Identify the preposition in the following sentence.
Rick jogged around the block, huffing and puffing.
What is a rebuttal?
A comeback to the counterclaim
What 3 components are introduced in the exposition of any plot diagram?
Characters, Setting, Conflict (Inciting Incident)
What is the difference between internal and external conflict?
internal= emotions, thoughts, feelings
external= with other characters, weather, outside world, society
What is evidence?
information from the passage/text
What acronym do we use to remember coordinating conjunctions?
FANBOYS
What is a hook statement?
Something that grabs the reader's attention
What is a Climax of a story?
Most exciting, intense part
What is imagery?
The 5 senses: see, touch, taste, smell, hear
What is elaboration?
Explanations, evidence, examples, expert opinions
What is an interjection?
Word that interrupts, shows emotion, usually has an exclamation mark
What is a Thesis Statement?
Claim with reasons why
Name 5 types of conflict.
Self, Man, Nature, Technology, Society, Fate, Supernatural
What is the difference between Connotation and Denotation?
Connotation= ideas associated with a word
Denotation= dictionary definition of a word
List the 9 tools you are allowed to use on your Milestones Test.
Pointer, Cross-off, Highlighter, Notepad, Magnifier, Line Guide, Masking, Calculator, References (Formula Sheet)