Reading
True or false: Only humans can be considered characters.
False. Anything personified can be a character, including animals, emotions, concepts, etc.
One way of brainstorming prior to an essay is...
Any kind of graphic organizer, bullet points, or jotted ideas and notes related to building a topic and supporting evidence/details.
(Give one example of each you name)
Nouns, Pronouns, Adjectives, Articles, Verbs, Adverbs, Conjunctions, Prepositions, Interjections
A structure in which things are organized in order of events.
Chronological
The difference between a simile and a metaphor.
A simile uses "like" or "as," but a metaphor does not.
Which part of plot typically follows the introduction/exposition in a traditional "plot mountain?"
Rising action.
Why is it important to consider your audience BEFORE you begin writing?
Considering your audience will influence your tone and the type of language you use. You will need to adjust your language to accommodate your audience's level of familiarity with your subject. You will also need to anticipate any questions or oppositions they may have, depending on the purpose for your writing.
Choose the correct word to complete the sentence:
Little children often don't like to be away from ______ [there, their, they're] parents for too long.
Little children often don't like to be away from their parents for too long.
How do you determine the main idea of a paragraph?
Look for a topic sentence (often found at the start or end of the paragraph). If there is no topic sentence, consider what the majority of the paragraph is pointing towards/supporting.
The type of figurative language that gives human attributes to non-human things is known as...
Personification.
Give an example of a primary source.
Anything in which the author was present for the events/witnessed them firsthand. (Autobiography, local news, etc.)
True or false: A paragraph must be at least three sentences long.
False. Some paragraphs, such as dialogue, may only be a single sentence long. Generally, however, persuasive and informative writings will have longer paragraphs than writing done for entertainment.
List at least 8 helping verbs.
Am, Is, Are, Was, Were, Be, Being, Been, Have, Has, Had, Do, Does, Did, Can, Could, Shall, Should, Will, Would, May, Might, Must
Cause and effect
Identify the figurative language used in the following sentence:
His snores shook the floorboards and rattled the roof.
Hyperbole (Exaggeration)
Identify the point of view in the following passage:
Stacy turned to face Nancy. Her face was red and angry tears spilled down her cheeks. "Nancy, I trusted you! I thought we'd be friends. But I don't think that I can keep your secrets anymore, especially if you're not going to keep mine." Nancy thought this was terribly unfair, but kept her mouth tightly shut. She knew Stacy wasn't likely to forgive the things she would have liked to say.
Third person limited.
What is a concession and why should you include one in persuasive writing?
A concession anticipates opposing opinions from the reader/audience and addresses them as a part of the author's argument. This builds credibility and demonstrates the depth and breadth of the author's research and argument. Ultimately, opposing opinions are shut down through the author's argument after they are introduced, but they nonetheless function as a kind of dialogue to help the reader view your argument from various perspectives.
Choose the correct word to complete the sentence:
My ______ [pencils, penciles, pencil's, pencils's] eraser always wears out before the pencil is half gone.
My pencil's eraser always wears out before the pencil is half gone.
Give two examples of transition and signal words/phrases that indicate contrast.
But, opposingly, on the other hand, in contrast, however, etc.
Identify the figurative language used in the following sentence, then explain what the sentence means:
"Don't worry, dinner is on me!"
Idiom
Meaning: The speaker is going to pay for/provide the dinner.
What can you infer about the situation in the following passage?
James pulled on his rubber boots over a soft pair of wool socks. He then reached into the closet, passing over his heavy parka in favor of a light windbreaker with a snug hood. He grabbed Karl's leash from its hook by the door. He hoped he wouldn't be too late. With the way people drove on the main road by his house, and night falling quickly... he tried not to think about it. He should have expected this. He was always prepared on 4th of July and New Year's, letting Karl come in early, but he hadn't considered today's weather.
James's clothes indicate that it has been raining. Karl must be a dog, because James grabs his leash. Karl must have escaped from James's backyard based on the fact that James did not let him inside and he's worried about darkness and bad drivers. The weather most likely scared Karl: it was probably thundering loudly and Karl must be afraid of loud noises if James brings Karl in on days when fireworks are likely to be heard.
What are two things that you should not do in professional academic writing?
Use first person pronouns and point of view
Use slang or colloquialisms
Abbreviate excessively, unless it is a commonly accepted abbreviation (such as government entities)
Use symbols such as &, +, or = unless they are part of a proper noun or relevant to your topic (such as a math equation)
Use contractions
Plagiarize
Use idioms
Use profanity
Be overly vague (phrases such as "some, many, a few") or overly absolute (phrases such as "all, never, none")
Identify each part of speech in the following sentence:
She ran down the beach, her silk dress flying around her sandy ankles.
She: Pronoun
Ran: Verb
Down: Preposition/Adverb modifying "ran"
The: Article/Adjective modifying "beach"
Beach: Noun
Her: Pronoun (possessive)
Silk: Adjective modifying "dress"
Dress: Noun
Flying: Verb
Around: Preposition/Adverb modifying "flying"
Her: Pronoun (possessive)
Sandy: Adjective modifying "ankles"
Ankles: Noun (plural)
What type of text structure are you likely to identify in a travel article about obscure local foods in Italy?
Descriptive.
Write a simile comparing a bicycle to a mouse.
Any answer that correctly utilizes the words "like" or "as" to compare the two will be accepted!