Writing
A ___________ is used to introduce a list or series and also used to separate the elements of time.
colon
Don’t write about your _________.
writing
When we studied imagery sight, sound, touch, taste and smell were discussed. What are those 5 things called?
sensory details
Wow! I love my English class!
“Wow” is used as an ______________.
interjection
What is the purpose of using a conjunction in a compound sentence rather than writing simple sentences?
to create flow in your writing
A sentence with one independent clause and one dependent clause is a _________________ sentence.
complex
a clause depending on a complete clause for meaning
dependent clause
sound words
onomatopoeia
a word used to connect words and phrases in a sentence
conjunction
When a new idea is introduced in your writing you should ____________.
change paragraphs
What type of sentence is this?
We went out to dinner, even though it wasn’t my favorite restaurant, everyone else liked it.
compound complex
The predicate in this sentence: “Rita visited the Grand Canyon last summer.”
visited the Grand Canyon last summer
giving human qualities to something that isn’t human
personification
A fragment can be used in writing for ____________.
emphasis
(There/their/they’re) aren’t enough candy canes.
there
What are the 4 necessary elements of a sentence?
begins with capital letter, has subject and predicate and ends with punctuation
what we are talking about
conclusion based on evidence and reason
inference
An adverb describes a verb, adjective or __________.
another adverb
If it isn’t a contraction or showing possession, do not use an _______________.
apostrophe
If you are asked to write a paragraph, with what should it begin? How long should it be?
indent - at least 5 sentences
The prepositional phrase in this sentence: “Antwon jumped over the bushes.”
over the bushes
chewy chocolate chestnuts
(what is this)
alliteration
The fox ran under the tree branch.
The word “under” is used as _______________?
preposition
After school today my family is going (to/too/two) the mall.
to