Writing
When a reader can see the story from the perspective of a character, it is written in this point of view.
First person
The giant garbage monster moved his grotesque head from side to side as he yelled at the children for stepping on his lawn.
Define "grotesque"
disgusting
A comparison using 'like' or 'as'.
Simile
What is the meaning of the word ‘synonym’.
A word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another
Samantha wanted a new cell phone. She worked all summer at the local Dairy Queen. She wasn’t able to attend parties, movies, or beach trips because she worked so many hours. By September 1st she had enough money to purchase the phone. When she got it home, she realized it wasn’t much different than the one she had.
Which is the BEST theme?
A. Work hard to achieve goals in life.
B. A young girl works all summer for a cell phone.
C. People should never work summer jobs.
D. Be careful what you wish for.
D. Be careful what you wish for.
The beginning part of a story where characters and setting are introduced.
Exposition
Dexter wanted to take algebra, but the course load was too laborious alongside his football practices.
Define "laborious"
a lot of work
Giving human characteristics to non-human things.
Personification?
What types of words are antonyms?
Words that are opposite in meaning
When a writer uses this, they connect ideas in a passage with words like 'however', 'therefore', 'ultimately', and 'moreover'.
Transition Words
I wanted to give the new kid a chance, but when he started telling me that he could ride his skateboard on top of the telephone wires, all I could do was stare at him with an incredulous smirk.
Define "incredulous"
Not willing to believe someone
The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words.
Alliteration
What is an adjective?
The part of speech that describes a noun.
This type of writing is used to convince the reader to agree with the author's opinion.
Persuasive Writing
After Mom found the devoured cake, the dog crouched furtively behind the couch..
Define "furtively"
in a way that is sneaky or guilty
A direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.
Metaphor
How do you define 'text structure'?
The way the author organizes a text (chronological, cause and effect etc.)
Expository and Explanatory Essays are the same as which type of essay?
Informative Essays
Angela did not want to go to the party. She wanted to study for the exam, but her sister nagged her so much that Angela finally acquiesced and agreed to go.
Define "acquiesced"
to "give in" or go along with with someone even though you don't want to
A hint or clue that suggests future events in a story.
Foreshadowing
How do you define 'theme'?
The author's universal message or idea