The Schwa Was Here
What is the punishment that Old Man Crawley gives Antsy and Calvin after he catches them in his place?
They must walk his dogs ( and entertain his niece)
What genre is The Hobbit
fantasy
What is the difference between denotation and connotation?
Denotation is the literal, dictionary definition of a word whereas connotation is the emotional association we have with a word. For example, the connotation of snake is sneaky or untrustworthy.
What information should be in an in-text citation?
author's last name and page number
(Smith 2)
Write 3 things you should avoid doing when speaking publicly.
1. fidgeting
2. reading straight off of the screen
3. slouching/ hands in pockets
4. speaking too fast
At the end of TSWH, what does Calvin find out happened to his mom?
She ran away with the butcher
Explain how sting gets its name
Sting is Bilbo's sword. He gives it this name after he kills his first spider while he is alone in Mirkwood forest
List 2 things that a theme is NOT
one word
something that happens to a character
write 3 reasons that an online source may not credible and should NOT be used in an essay.
1. links don't work
2. it contains biased opinions
3. lots of advertisements
4. authors aren't listed
5. information is out of date
6. not a recognizable source
7. it's a blog / looks unprofessional
What are the 6 types of bias
1. Missing information
2. emotional appeal
3. opinions
4. images
5. statistics
6. buzz words
In The Schwa Was Here, why was Calvin (the Schwa) unable to successfully steal a dog bowl from Old Man Crawley's place?
Because the Schwa was not invisible to dogs.
List as many of the dwarves as you can. Most correct dwarves wins.
Dwalin, Balin, Kili, Fili, Dori, Nori, Ori, Oin, Gloin, Bifur, Bofur, Bombur, and Thorin Oakenshield.
write the definition of an archetype and give one example of an archetype?
In literature, an archetype is a typical pr recurring character, action, or situation that seems to represent universal patterns of human nature.
Examples include- the hero, the villain, the betrayer, the wise friend, the last hope, the damsel in distress, etc.
Which citation is correct below:
A- (Smith pg 1).
B- .(Smith pg 1).
C- (Smith p. 1).
D- .(Smith p.1).
E- (Smith 1).
F- .(Smith 1)
E (Smith 1).
What is the official name of the fear of public speaking
glossophobia
Both of these quotes are examples of WHAT literary element:
* “It actually gave me hope that maybe I had latent super intelligence that was activated by girls, like the way the Incredible Hulk was activated by anger.”
* Page 114 “He had always been such a powerful presence, even in his wheelchair. Kind of like Roosevelt, you know?”
They are both allusions
What was one theme we learned from The Hobbit?
Answers will vary. Ms. Winn will determine if your theme statement is acceptable
What is irony in literature?
the difference between what you expect and what actually happens
What is a topic sentence?
The first sentence in a body paragraph that states the topic of that paragraph. Note: It is NOT a thesis statement (meaning it doesn't contain the main overall argument/ claim)
Why is it important to be able to identify bias
bias influences the way you think about a person, idea, or event. Bias can prevent you from seeing the entire story, can manipulate facts, or can make you unfairly prejudiced. It's important to know the facts before you learn about the opinions.
His mother's missing person police report
What are 3 turning points that led to Bilbo's transformation from a timid hobbit to a brave, courageous leader?
1. Bilbo sneaks into the trolls camp
2. Bilbo fought the spiders and freed the dwarves
3. Bilbo outsmarts Gollum
4. Bilbo faced Smaug alone
5. Bilbo sacrifices the arkenstone and his portion of the treasure
what are some of the elements of syntax (changing the structure of a sentence) and how does syntax impact a story?
Punctuation (commas, dashes, etc)- used to dictate pace
Sentence Length (purposeful fragments and run-ons)- parallels the characters' emotions and thought processes
Word Order (Moving the subject around in the sentence)-dictates pace, voice, and is more engaging/ interesting to read
What is the difference between a works cited page and an in-text citation?
An in-text citation gives the author's last name and page number of one particular quote or paraphrase. It is placed directly after the quote in the essay. A works cited page lists the important information about each source you used in the entire paper.
List 2 ways that authors create suspense in mysteries
shocking, dialogue, or action hooks
cliff hangers
diction
syntax
foreshadowing