Definitions
definition of DETERMINE
What is to figure out?
Examples:
Hard work can take you a long way
To have courage is to speak up
Real friendship requires honesty
What is examples of theme?
"Her laughter was music to his ears."
What is a metaphor?
You need to include this in an essay in order to support your claim
What is evidence?
"There working really hard to study for the test."
What is THEY'RE?
definition of CONTRIBUTE
What is add to?
"The smell emanating from the garbage bin was atrocious, causing everyone to cover their noses in disgust."
DEFINE italicized words
ATROCIOUS: What is extremely bad or unpleasant?
"In the bustling hallways of middle school, friendships bloom like wildflowers in a spring meadow."
What is a simile?
You need to include this after you take words directly from the text or paraphrase the authors words
What is a citation?
What is FAMILIES?
definition for DEVELOP
BONUS: definition for CLARIFY
What is to grow?
What is to create over time?
BONUS: What is to make more clear? To make understandable?
BONUS POINTS: EXAMPLES OF ALL 3!
What is POV?
"The sun smiled down warmly on the fields, its golden rays embracing the earth like a comforting hug."
What is personification?
In order to get the reader interested in your paper, you must include
What is a hook?
What is Miami, Florida?
definition for EMPHASIZE
What is to lay stress upon?
What is to make important?
"As the clouds gathered overhead and the wind began to howl, Sarah hurriedly gathered her belongings and dashed indoors, leaving behind her half-finished picnic. From the urgency in her movements and the worried glance she cast towards the darkening sky." What inference could you make?
BONUS: WHAT IS AN INFERENCE?
What is a storm is coming?
BONUS: What is an educated guess using context clues and background information?
"We had to review a million questions for the AASA"
What is introduction, body paragraph (reason #1), body paragraph (reason #2), body paragraph (reason #3), counterargument, conclusion?
"Sarah tried to give away as many candy bars as she could, she was left with six at the end of the day. Her teacher told her she could keep them to themself."
What is herself?
definition of ESTABLISH
BONUS: definition of SYMBOLIZE
What is to prove?
What is to show to be true?
BONUS: What is to represent?
Plot this story:
In a quaint little town nestled between towering mountains and meandering rivers, there lived a curious sixth grader named Sam. One day, while exploring his grandmother's attic, Sam stumbled upon a dusty old key tucked away in a forgotten corner. Intrigued by its mysterious appearance, Sam decided to investigate. With the key in hand, he embarked on an adventure, searching high and low for the lock that it belonged to. Along the way, he encountered puzzling clues and unexpected challenges, but with determination and clever thinking, Sam persevered. Finally, after a thrilling journey through hidden passages and ancient ruins, Sam discovered the secret door that the key unlocked. Behind it lay a treasure trove of family secrets and long-forgotten memories, revealing a deeper connection to his ancestors and igniting a newfound sense of wonder and discovery within him. As he returned home with newfound knowledge and a heart full of excitement, Sam knew that the adventure was just beginning.
What is
Introduction:
Rising Action:
Climax:
Falling Action:
Resolution:
"After studying hard all week, Sarah's efforts paid off when she aced her exam with flying colors."
What is a thesis statement?
What is your claim and the reasons restated in the introduction and conclusion of your argumentative essay?
"The cat with its tail held high pranced gracefully across the room."
BONUS: 2 pieces of punctuation
What is The cat, with its tail held high, pranced gracefully across the room?