Devices...literally
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Check yourself
Information overload
All we do is write, write, write
100
Compares two things that are not related in a hidden way, although they have some similar characteristics.
What is Metaphor
100
This group is the highest selling music group of ALL TIME
The Beatles
100
Combine these two sentences: Jim and Bob were best friends. They watched movies together and bowled together.
What is Jim and Bob were best friends; They watched movies together and bowled together.
100
Author's purpose can be described as
What is the author's reason for writing to a certain audience
100
The type of essay that you will be writing on the STAAR. Also, what type of essay is this? Explain it.
What is Expository/Informational. You are explaining something, rather than persuading.
200
Uses powerful words to either describe a literal scene, or create a specific tone in a passage.
What is imagery
200
Do flamingos bend their legs at the knee or the ankle?
THE ANKLE
200
Shirley and Ramona had never been friends and were not planning on being friends in the future. The project had to be done somehow. What transition word need to be placed in between the two sentences?
What is However,
200
Name the formula for finding INFERENCES
(TE + BK = I)
200
How does giving a specific example to your essay improve it?
You are backing it up/substantiating it with evidence/ supporting your thesis statement
300
The author's attitude towards a writing, the feeling the author has towards the writing
What is tone
300
Who can hold their breath longer...a sloth or a dolphin?
300
As the salesman wrapped up the purcheses I couldn't hardly help noticing that he was smiling widly. What are the three errors in this sentence?
What is As the salesman wrapped up the purchases, I couldn't help noticing that he was smiling widely.
300
What is the FIRST paragraph of an essay called?
Your INTRODUCTION
300
What three components are needed in an introductory paragraph?
What is Hook, Background Information, and Thesis Statement.
400
Giving an inanimate object human-like qualities.
What is personification
400
Before Toilet Paper was invented, Americans used what?
A. Towels
B. Corn
C. Banana Skins
400
Alex refused to go to Banana Republic. There was a great sale that day. Hannah needed to update her wardrobe. Combine these sentences
What is Alex refused to go to Banana Republic; however, there was a great sale that day, and Hannah needed to update her wardrobe.
400
Name the 4 parts of T.E.E.L
T- Topic Sentence
E- Example
E- Evidence/Explain
L-Link Back to Thesis
400
Your thesis statement should include what two things?
What is your opinion/2 Reasons that eventually turn into your Body Paragraphs
500
The cat called from a cave in cold Colorado.
What is alliteration
500
Who was the 16th President of the United States of America?
500
The word that combines these two sentences: We can ask directions. We can use a map.
What is or
500
What is Mood?
How the audience feels while reading a story
500
What is the MOST IMPORTANT thing to have in your essay??
What is SPECIFIC examples/explanation