Parts of Speech
How many parts of speech are there?
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8.
noun, pronoun, adverb, verb, adjective, interjection, preposition, conjunction
What's the difference between a colon and a semi-colon?
Semi-colons are used to link two independent clauses; colons are used to introduce a series
or list of items.
Proper nouns, titles and headings, and the first word of every sentence and the pronoun "I"
Use context clues to determine the meaning of the underlined word.
Don't take umbrage at your parents for disciplining you.
Offense/ annoyance/ insult
What's the difference between connotative language and figurative language?
Connotative language refers to emotions that are associated with words; figurative language
refers to writers using figures of speech (literary/poetic devices) in their work
What is alliteration?
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Alliteration is the repetition of the same consonant or consonant sound at the beginning
of a word.
What is a noun?
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Person, place, or thing
What's the most used purpose for an apostrophe?
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To show possession.
Give 3 examples of proper nouns.
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Use context clues to determine the meaning of the underlined word:
The stress of studying for finals is a transient task.
What's the difference between assonance and consonance?
Assonance is the repetition of vowel sounds in the beginning/middle/end of at least 2 lines of poetry. Consonance is the repetition of consonant sounds in the beginning/middle/end of at least 2 lines of poetry.
What is personification?
What is a verb?
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A word that describes/show action
What type of conjunction requires the use of a comma to separate independent clauses?
Coordinating conjunction
Correctly capitalize the following sentence:
she and i ran to times square park.
She and I ran to Times Square Park.
Use context clues to determine the meaning of the underlined word:
It is sagacious to suppress the need to talk while taking a test.
Wise/ smart
Metaphor, simile, imagery, etc.
What is the difference between allusion and illusion?
Allusion is alluding to a famous event or person. Illusion has to do with vision or the senses.
What is a pronoun?
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It replaces a noun.
What's the Oxford comma?
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The last comma in a list and comes before a conjunction like "and."
Correctly capitalize the following sentence:
steve was one of the main characters in the show blue's clues.
Steve was one of the main characters in the show Blue's Clues.
Use context clues to determine the meaning of the underlined word:
Be sure to peruse your test before submitting it.
Examine carefully/ look over carefully
Give an example of connotative language.
Picky, conceited, arrogant, independent
What is hyperbole?
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Hyperbole is an over exaggeration.
What is an adverb?
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It describes/modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb.
What types of texts should you place in quotation marks?
Titles of poems, songs, short stories, and articles from magazines or newspapers.
Correctly capitalize the following sentence:
samantha always uses dial soap to wash.
Samantha always uses Dial soap to wash.
Use context clues to determine the meaning of the underlined word:
Do not vex Mrs. Clayborn today.
Irritate/ upset
Onomatopoeia, rhyme, and rhythm, and repetition are all examples of ________ devices.
Examples of sound devices.
What is conflict?
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The struggle between two opposing forces, characters, or ideas.
What is an adjective?
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It describes/ modifies a noun.
Correctly punctuate the following sentence:
Mary exclaimed she stole my purse
Mary exclaimed, "She stole my purse!"
Correctly capitalize the following sentence:
daphne and velma drove the mystery machine to coolsville, ohio.
Daphne and Velma drove the Mystery Machine to Coolsville, Ohio.
Use context clues to determine the meaning of the underlined word:
Cheating on the exam will result with you receiving zilch on the test.
Zero; nothing
What is a couplet?
A pair of lines that rhyme.
What is a cliche?
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An expression that has lost its power or originality due to overuse.
What is a preposition?
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A preposition links nouns, pronouns, and phrases to other words in a sentence.
Correctly punctuate the following sentence:
Mrs Clayborn assigned a poem called Daphnes Flowers on Common Lit
Mrs. Clayborn assigned a poem called "Daphne's Flowers" on Common Lit.
Correctly capitalize the following sentence:
sean john used to be a popular name brand out of new york.
Sean John used to be a popular name brand out of New York.
Use context clues to determine the meaning of the underlined word:
Take your time so that you don't befuddle yourself while taking the exam
Mess up/ confuse
What's the difference between a quatrain and a cinquain?
A quatrain is a 4 line poem; a cinquain is a 5 line poem
Descriptive words that a writer uses in order to paint a picture in the reader's mind;
usually invokes the five senses
What is a conjunction?
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A word that connects (conjoins) parts of a sentence
Correctly punctuate the following sentence:
She said Luffy could beat Naruto and shes right
She said, "Luffy could beat Naruto," and she's right.
Correctly capitalize the following sentence:
rihanna's first song was called pon de replay.
also
Pon De Replay
Use context clues to determine the meaning of the underlined word:
Brisana lied about the tryst she claimed she had with Hakeem.
Secret/ romantic date; romantic getaway
What's the difference between a haiku and a limerick?
A haiku is an unrhymed poem with 13 lines and 17 syllables about nature. A limerick is a humorous
5 line poem with 13 beats.
What is an idiom?
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An expression with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the words.
What is an interjection?
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A word that expresses a strong feeling or emotion.
Correctly punctuate the following sentence
Mom said when you go to the store don't forget to get the eggs milk and flour
Mom said, "when you go to the store, don't forget to get the eggs, milk, and flour."
or
"Mom said when you go to the store, don't forget the eggs, milk, and flour."
everyone should congratulate ms. jackson on her achievement.
Everyone should congratulate Ms. Jackson on her achievement.
Use context clues to determine the meaning of the underlined word:
Failing English 1 is no reason to chortle.
Laugh, chuckle
What is enjambment?
The running over of a line of poetry without a strong break or pause
What is the difference between tone and mood?
Mood is the emotional response that the writer wants the reader to feel; tone is the writer's
attitude toward the subject/text.
What is the difference between a common noun and a proper noun?
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Common nouns aren't specific places, things, or people, whereas proper nouns are specific
places, things, and people.
Correctly punctuate the following sentence:
Although Sammy interjected mangoes do taste well in smoothies
"Although," Sammy interjected, "mangoes do taste well in smoothies."
Correctly capitalize the following sentence:
mrs. clayborn has a niggler in every class; they include, mr. smart, ms. bates, and mr. wesley.
Mrs. Clayborn has a niggler in every class; they include Mr. Smart, Ms. Bates, and Mr. Wesley.
Use context clues to determine the meaning of the underlined word:
Roylin cringed at the thought of having to dig up Mr. Miller's grave.
Flinch; shriek back in fear
Give an example of a couplet.
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What's the difference between a protagonist and an antagonist?
Protagonist is usually the main character who we follow; antagonist have the opposing viewpoint
or mission than the protagonist.
What are the three types of conjunctions?
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Coorelative conjunctions
Coordinating conjunctions
Subordinating conjunctions
Correctly punctuate the following sentence
Yes Sam Alex and Clover are high school students they are also secret WHOOP agents
Yes, Sam, Alex, and Clover are high school students; they are also secret WHOOP agents.
Yes, Sam, Alex, and Clover are high school students, but they are also secret WHOOP agents.
Yes, Sam, Alex, and Clover are high school students. They are also secret WHOOP agents.
WHOOP or W.H.O.O.P. acceptable
Correctly punctuate the following sentence:
i hope everyone in the allendale-fairfax district pass all of their exams
I hope everyone in the Allendale-Fairfax district pass their exams.
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Cheating will negate any chance you had of passing the exam.
Nullify, make ineffective
What is the rhyme scheme of the following poem?
I looked at the shell in the ocean,
I looked at the bell in the sea.
I noticed the smell and the motion,
Were very peculiar to me.
A,B,A,B
What is a pun?
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A humorous play on words; a double meaning