Type of Texts / Reasons for Writing
This is a text that a person writes about himself or herself.
What is an autobiography.
When someone uses what they already know, apply it to an new situation and make an educated guess.
What is an inference
Strike- verb 1. to hit with a hand or an object 2. To crash against 3. To affect suddenly - Which definition best matches the word strike as it is used in the following paragraph? If you have experienced a moment like this, you know all too well what it means to have stage fright, also known as performance anxiety. It is one of the most common types of fear and tends to strike people when they find themselves at the center of attention. You don’t have to be onstage to get stage fright. People experience this fear when playing sports, giving a business presentation, or even speaking in class.
What is Definition #3: To affect suddenly
This is the end of a text... or an essay.
What is a conclusion
What does the word reenactment mean in the following paragraph? A. A protest in response to an action B. A repetition of an event C. A celebration of a famous person - In 2005, 10 teams of experienced kite fliers staged a reenactment of Walsh’s original and first effort. Unlike the first time, only one of the teams was able to successfully fly a kite across the river. That shows how tremendous Walsh’s achievement really was.
What is Definition 2 (B): A repetition of an event.
What is it called when an author uses a FAKE name?
What is a pen name.
This is something in poems... It is a group on lines in a poem.
What is a stanza.
In the following sentence, the word reluctantly means…? Carl exits the stage to the right. Mike groans, rolls his eyes, and reluctantly follows him. A. playfully B. quickly C. admiringly D. unwillingly
What is Definition 4 (D): Unwillingly
This is the attitude/feeling that an author has towards the topic that he or she is writing about. This can often be dark or optimistic...
What is the tone.
This is the time in the story in which a very significant change occurs... the most exciting part of the story.
What is the turning point or climax.
This is when a passage is written in a shortened form and you condense it into less words. It usually includes the main idea and condensed supporting details.
What is a summary
This is a perspective of the narrator that helps the reader understand how the narrator is affected. It uses some words, such as "I," "me," and "we."
What is 1st person point of view
catch |ka ch; ke ch | verb 1. to intercept and hold something that has been thrown or propelled 2. to capture a person or animal that tries or would try to escape. - I had to catch the ball in order for the person to be out. Which definition should match the sentence?
What is Definition 1: to intercept and hold something that has been thrown or propelled
What is the purpose of the following passage? Sandy is the absolute best candidate for student body president! She is honest, friendly and dedicated to making our school a better place. This is YOUR chance to make a positive change! VOTE SANDY IN 2013! (P - I - or E?
What is to persuade
These are the events that happen in order to build up tension for the main conflict, or climax. These events usually make the story more interesting by introducing the possibility of a problem.
What is the rising action
This is the feeling that a READER GETS while reading a passage. Some examples are gloomy, joyful, or depressing.
What is the mood.
This is a when a text is written by a person who is telling the story from an outside, 3rd person view. That person is.....
What is the narrator.
The cat DASHED out of sight and I was unable to catch it. In the previous sentence, dashed means A) sat B) ran quickly C) fell D) attacked
What is B) ran quickly