Verbs
Define emphasize (ex. the author uses figurative language to emphasize a point)
To make something seem more important or impactful
A question beginning with the word "should" has two answers, what are they?
Yes and No
Define characterization
The way a character's description impacts the story
Define conflict
+200 bonus points if you can name the 3 types
The problem of the story
Person vs self, person vs nature, person vs person
Define reflect (ex. figurative language can reflect a certain idea)
Make known, indicate something, show something etc
What are the proper ways to write the two claims for the topic "Should elementary-age children receive participation awards in sports?"
Yes elementary-age children should receive participation awards in sports.
No elementary-age children should not receive participation awards in sports.
Define point of view and explain how a story can change if told from first person vs third person perspective.
The perspective from which the story is told.
First person will be told from the main character's perspective, including their thoughts and opinions and can sometimes be unreliable. Third person is from a narrator who typically has all of the information from the story
Define setting
The time and place of a story
Define support (ex. a quote being used to support a claim)
To help, reinforce, or assist a claim's truthfulness
Which claim does the following quote best support:
"As humans, we seek out and enjoy connections. Students must have the opportunity to engage in texts that relate to their experiences, their cultures, and their interests.”
A. English classes should focus on the classics
B. English classes should not focus on the classics
B. English classes should not focus on the classics
Define irony
+300 bonus points if you can name all 3 types
Expecting one thing to happen but something else does
Situational, dramatic, verbal
Define symbolism
Define illustrates (ex. a statement being used to illustrate a central idea)
To showcase, show, highlight etc. something
This essay will ask you to "distinguish your claim from an alternate or opposing claim," what are you expected to do?
Write what the opposite side of your argument may believe. "Other people may believe..."
In the beginning of a story an author shows the main character stopping their bike to help a turtle across the street. What should we the reader infer about this character? What predictions could we make about the story?
That they are helpful/ kind. They will try to help someone or something later on in the story.
What is the difference between simile and metaphor
metaphor- comparison between two things that does not use like or as
Define conveys (ex. a character's language conveys a certain attitude)
make (an idea, impression, or feeling) known or understandable
Explain the reasoning of how the following quote proves the claim 'the FDA should regulate certain tattoo and make-up pigments' to be true:
"They may contain hazardous substances that cause skin allergies and other more serious health impacts, such as genetic mutations and cancer."
The job of the FDA is to ensure things that Americans consume are safe. If certain pigments contain bad ingredients that lead to health issues like genetic mutations and cancer, the FDA should regulate them.
How does setting create mood or tone? (Think: a dark forest versus a sunny beach)
It changes the way a story feels. A dark forest creates a sense of anxiety and fear vs the calmness of a sunny beach.
What is theme/ central idea?
+200 bonus points if you can explain Mr. Moore's iceberg metaphor of understanding theme
A general lesson or moral to take away from a story.
Top layer of iceberg is main idea. Under the surface is theme/ central idea (requires work and thinking to get there).