Sentence Fragments and Run-Ons
Identify the error in this paragraph. State whether it is a sentence fragment or run-on.
I am terrified of thunderstorms, there was a terrible torrent on Tuesday. The wind howled and shook the house. The lightning illuminated the entire night sky.
Run-On
I am terrified of thunderstorms, there was a terrible torrent on Tuesday.
What type of figurative language is defined as a comparison between two different things using "like" or "as"?
a. metaphor
b. imagery
c. simile
d. allusion
c. simile
Fill in the blank. Both blanks can be filled by the same word.
To support a claim, or argument, it is important to include relevant __________. One example of ___________ is a direct quote from a book.
evidence
Fill in the blanks.
The time and location in which a story takes place is the __________. The order in which the story's events take place is called the _______.
1. setting
2. plot
Identify the error in this paragraph. State whether it is a sentence fragment or run-on.
Johnny was a shy kid, but he was willing to stand up to Dally. This reveals a number of his character traits. Caring, protective, independent, and even defiant.
Fragment
Caring, protective, independent, and even defiant.
What type of figurative language is defined as an extreme exagegration used to emphasize an idea?
a. simile
b. imagery
c. personfication
d. hyperbole
d. hyperbole
Fill in the blank.
When a writer uses descriptive language that appeals to the five senses, he/she is using ___________.
imagery
The central message, lesson, or moral of a story is the _____________.
theme
Identify the error in this paragraph. Is it a sentence fragment or run-on?
There are many reasons why London is the ideal vacation spot. Because it has sights like Big Ben and the London Eye. This British city is also home to many outstanding restaurants.
Fragment
Because it has sights like Big Ben and the London Eye.
What type of figurative language is defined as the use of words that mimic the sounds they decribe?
a. metaphor
b. onomatopoeia
c. oxymoron
d. imagery
b. onomatopoeia
Taking another writer's work and claiming it as your own is called ___________.
plagiarism
The way an author develops, creates, or reveals characters is __________.
characterization
Identify the error in this paragraph. Is it a sentence fragment or run-on?
Many people believe that individuality is important. It makes the world unique. Many different types of people making their own decisions.
Fragment
Many different types of people making their own decisions.
What type of figurative language is defined as the use of human characteristics to describe non-living things?
a. personfication
b. allusion
c. oxymoron
d. simile
a. personification
transitions
When the opposite of what is expected occurs, it is called ____________.
irony
Identify the error in this paragraph. Is it a sentence fragment or run-on?
Peter is intelligent, responsible, respectful, compassionate, and dedicated to his work. These traits make him an excellent candidate for any job, he will work hard and help everyone around him.
Run-on
These traits make him an excellent candidate for any job, he will work hard and help everyone around him.
What type of figurative language is defined as a comparison between two unlike things, not using "like" or "as"?
a. simile
b. allusion
c. personification
d. metaphor
d. metaphor
True or False?
In formal pieces of writing, such as literary essays, writers should avoid using the word I. TRUE
The use of an object, person, place, or action to represent something larger than itself, such as an attitude, idea, belief, or value is ____________.
symbolism