Grammar and Punctuation
What is the correct punctuation to end a question?
A question mark
What is a simile?
A comparison using like or as.
Who wrote the Harry Potter series?
J.K. Rowling
What is the purpose of persuasive writing?
To convince the reader of a specific point of view.
What does the L in LEARN stand for?
Listen attentively
Identify the noun in this sentence: "The dog barked loudly."
Dog
What is the term for giving human qualities to non-human things?
Personification
How many letters are in the English alphabet?
26
What does the acronym PEEL stand for in persuasive writing?
Point, Evidence, Explanation, Link
What does the E in LEARN stand for?
Engage positively
What is the correct punctuation to show someone is speaking?
Quotation marks
What is alliteration?
The repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a series of words.
What is the name of the force that keeps us on the ground?
Gravity
What is the term for asking a question without expecting an answer?
Rhetorical question
What does the A in LEARN stand for?
Act responsively
What is a conjunction, and give an example.
A word that connects clauses or sentences; example: and, but, or.
Identify the metaphor in this sentence: "Her smile was a ray of sunshine."
"Her smile was a ray of sunshine."
What is the largest desert in the world?
The Sahara Desert
Identify one persuasive technique used in this sentence: "Everyone is buying this new product, so you should too!"
Appeal to popularity (bandwagon)
What does the R in LEARN stand for?
Respect others
What do we call a sentence that gives a command or makes a request?
An imperative sentence.
What is hyperbole, and give an example.
An exaggerated statement for effect; example: "I’m so hungry I could eat a horse."
How many continents are there in the world?
Seven
What is emotive language, and why is it used?
Words that provoke an emotional response; it is used to influence the reader.
What does the N in LEARN stand for?
Never give up