a phrase where the words have a different meaning than the dictionary or a common catch phrase
What is Idiom
100
To _______________ is to make (an idea, impression, or feeling) known or understandable to someone.
What is convey
100
This sentence type contains two independent clauses and can be combined in one of three different methods.
What is Compound
100
What is the job of the pronoun in this sentence:
Dad gave someone a call on the phone.
What is Indirect Object
100
The writer’s attitude about a topic. All writers have a _________________ and in persuasive writing it will be clear.
What is Bias
200
In academic writing a clear _____________ is necessary to show your position.
What is stance
200
When giving _________________ to something it is giving special importance or prominence.
What is emphasis
200
This type of conjunction is in a complex sentence.
What is subordinate
200
What is the job of the pronoun in this sentence:
Susan left hurriedly with everything in her hands.
What is Object of the Preposition
200
_____________ are charged with positive or negative meanings, such as worn-out, disastrous, super, or incredible.
What is Loaded Words
300
3. An imitation of the style of a particular writer, artist, or genre with deliberate exaggeration for comic effect is ___________________.
What is parody
300
The action of explaining the meaning of something or how you interpreted something is _________________.
What is Interpretation
300
List five (5) subordinate conjunctions:
What is (answers vary)
300
What is the job of the pronoun in this sentence:
Both shoes were covered with mud from the creek bed.
What is Adjective
300
A mistaken belief, especially one based on unsound argument. ________________ is also a failure in reasoning that renders an argument invalid.
What is Fallacy
400
A comparison between two things is an ________________ which is typically on the basis of their structure and for the purpose of explanation or clarification.
What is Analogy
400
_______________ is the use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices.
What is satire
400
DAILY DOUBLE!!!
A Compound Complex should contain at least _____ clauses?
What is three
400
Is the following pronoun reflexive or intensive?
Randy painted the car himself.
What is intensive
400
A possible objection against a thesis is a ________________ __________________.
What is Counter Argument
500
Closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand information is _______________ or also pertinent.
What is relevant
500
The introduction paragraph of an essay should always contain the ___________ ____________.
What is Thesis Statement
500
A coordinating conjunction can or cannot begin a clause:
What is CANNOT
500
Is the following pronoun reflexive or intensive?
My older sister looked at herself in the mirror.
What is reflexive
500
DAILY DOUBLE!!!!
A transitional phrase is ____________
What is Two Independent clauses connected similar to a connective adverb, but instead a phrase is used to give more detail on the subject at hand.