Grammar
Fiction
ECR
Poetry
Non-Fiction
100
An example of FANBOYS
What is,
“The dark brown unfinished walls and the lightbulbs hanging on their wires had reminded him of something, and suddenly he knew what it was.”
Answers Vary
100
This is the moral of the story or the lesson learned?
Hint: You must read the entire story to find this, is confused with symbolism.
What is theme?
100
Clearly identifies the topic being discussed, includes TWO points discussed in the paper.
What is a thesis statement?
100
A strategy for reading and analyzing poetry.
What is TPFASTT?
100
You do this strategy before reading a non-fiction article?
What is #mainidea?
200
The Comma Rule for the following,
“He swung the flashlight around and followed the tunnel, which slanted downward, taking him deeper and deeper into the earth.”
What is an INT?
200
After reading the following quote from the short story, "The Veldt" one would say the theme is
"'I don't want to do anything but look and listen and smell; what else is there to do?' 'All right,' Wendy said smugly. 'I'm glad you admitted it.' 'Admitted what?' 'That you've been working late every night for a month to pay for this -- this -- place.' 'Well, that's my job, you know.'"
What is the perils of consumerism and technology, appearances versus reality, and the dangers of inconsistent parenting.
200
How might one introduce the following text evidence in a body paragraph,
"Rapunzel had never heard such kind and tender words before. She lost her fear and burst into tears, 'Yes, please- please take me away - far, far away!”
What is a topic sentence?
Furthermore, in the story, the words indicate how sad and desperate they wanted to save Rapunzel.
200
You circle this prior to reading any poem. You also look this up in dictionary if you cannot infer the meaning.
What is unfamiliar words?
200
This is an example of a specific text feature
What is,
Heading & Subheading
300
The Comma Rule for the following,
“If he could find the entrance to Dozmary mine, he could follow the map through to the other side of the metal door.”
What is LIP?
300
Describe the plot of the Hitchiker and include conflict, theme, protagonist, antagonist, rising action, and resolution.
What is, this suspenseful radio play by Lucille Fletcher, the protagonist, Ronald Adams, encounters a mysterious hitchhiker while driving cross-country, leading to a chilling conflict and a startling resolution.
I.E. answers vary
300
This is an example of what in an Extended Constructed Response,
"When the author added gold you can make an assumption that perhaps he is referring to the sunset because it almost has the color of gold and the setting as nature. You see that the word had more symbolic detail towards the poem instead of using the sunset the author describes sunset as gold. In conclusion, he is using symbolism to make his point''
What is an conclusion?
300
The symbolism in the following excerpt highlights(shows)
I wandered lonely as a cloud
That floats on high o'er vales and hills,
When all at once I saw a crowd,
A host, of golden daffodils;
Beside the lake, beneath the trees,
Fluttering and dancing in the breeze.
What is,
The symbolism in this passage emphasizes the theme of finding joy and companionship in nature. The comparison of the speaker to a "lonely cloud" suggests a sense of solitude and melancholy. However, upon encountering the "crowd" of "golden daffodils" beside the lake, the speaker's mood transforms. The daffodils, depicted as "fluttering and dancing in the breeze," symbolize vitality, happiness, and the beauty of nature's presence. The imagery evokes a sense of wonder and delight, highlighting nature's ability to bring comfort and joy to the observer.
I.E Answer Vary
300
A _______ is included to support the main idea.
What is sentences/detail?
400
The Comma Rule for the following,
“There was absolutely no sound in the mine apart from his own rasping breath, the crunch of his footsteps, and the quickening thud of his heart.”
What is C/S?
400
In "The Necklace" by Guy de Maupassant, this literary device is employed when Madame Loisel dreams of a luxurious lifestyle, setting the stage for the story's central conflict.
What is 'foreshadowing'?
400
A good "hook" for the following prompt would be:
Who had a greater influence on American history? Alexander Hamilton or Thomas Jefferson?
What is,
Think about a time when America was still new and uncertain, with different ideas about what it should become. Two important people stood out, each with their own ideas and impact. Who really changed American history more: Alexander Hamilton, who was focused on money, or Thomas Jefferson, who wanted a country based on farming and democracy? Let's explore what they did to find out.
Answer Varies
400
The following is an excerpt from "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson is,
- "The morning of June 27th was clear and sunny, with the fresh warmth of a full-summer day."
- This description paints a picture of a peaceful, idyllic summer day, setting a stark contrast to the violent events that will unfold later in the story.
What is imagery?
400
The following is an except from Alexander Hamilton, this identifies a skill.
"Hamilton's strong opinions and tendency to fight relentlessly for his beliefs contributed to the large impact he had as a Founding Father, but also made him several enemies"
What is the central idea?
500
Look at the following sentences,
Every year in November, Americans celebrate Thanksgiving. (12)
Canadians celebrate Thanksgiving too, but it isnt in November. (13) Its
held in October and (14) was actually the first Thanksgiving celebration
in the Americas.
One could add this to fix the sentences.
What is apostrophes?
500
In "The Monkey's Paw," what role does foreshadowing play in building suspense and hinting at the tragic consequences of the White family's wishes? Provide an example of foreshadowing from the text.
What is,
To build suspense and hint at the tragic consequences of the White family's wishes. An example of foreshadowing is when Sergeant-Major Morris warns the Whites about the monkey's paw's previous owner's experiences, which foreshadows the potential danger of using the paw to make wishes?
500
Revise the following topic sentence and text evidence written for the first body paragraph,
Whenever people are isolated, it is common for people to get scared, frustrated and a lot of other emotions. For example, Adams tells the woman, “Come back, please come back.”
What is,
When individuals experience isolation, it's typical for them to feel scared, frustrated, and a range of other emotions. For instance, in the story, Adams pleads with the woman, saying, 'Please come back.'
I.E
- I replaced "people" with "individuals" to provide a more specific reference.
- I removed the redundancy of "people" by using "them" instead.
- I specified the context of the example by mentioning "in the story," making it clearer that it refers to a specific narrative.
- I included quotation marks around the dialogue to clearly indicate that it is being spoken by a character named Adams.
- I added "saying" to introduce the quoted dialogue, improving the flow of the sentence.
500
An allusion
What is,
A brief and indirect reference to a person, place, event, or literary work that the poet assumes the reader will recognize. It can serve various purposes, such as adding depth to the meaning of the poem, providing context, or invoking certain emotions or associations?
500
Thomas Jefferson called his revolution a "bloodless revolution" because
What is,
Thomas Jefferson called the American Revolution a "bloodless revolution" because, despite instances of violence, its overarching significance lay in the radical change it brought about in governance and ideas, ultimately leading to the foundation of enduring democratic principles in the United States"
I.E Thesis Statement,
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