Plot Diagram
What's the definition of theme?
Central idea, main idea, message of the story
What does FANBOYS stand for?
For And Nor But Or Yet So
What is the difference between persuasive/argumentative writing and opinion writing.
You are not convincing the readers in an opinion essay
T/F: Education is an adjective
False
What is a metaphor?
A comparison between two unlike things where one thing is said to be the other, without using “like” or “as.”
Ex: She has a heart of gold
What two things make up the exposition of a story? (Bonus points for three)
Characters, Setting, Inciting Incident
Before a conjunction
Ex: I ate pie, and she judged me.
What is a counterclaim?
The other side's perspective/opinion or the position you're arguing against
She always asks for extra lettuce in her burger.
The word extra is which parts of speech?
(Quantitative Adjective)
What is a simile?
A figure of speech that compares two different things using the words “like” or “as.”
Ex: She runs as fast as tiger
What is the climax of a story?
The turning point/most exciting part of the story
Why is this sentence incorrect?
Bob went to the park and he fell so people laughed at him and then he felt embarrassed
It's a run-on sentence (Needs to be separated)
A rebuttal is _______
Your argument against the counterclaim
Which of the following is a proper noun?
Boba
Doritos
Pin
Doritos
Giving human qualities, emotions, or actions to nonhuman objects or animals.
Ex: My alarm clock yelled at me
T/F: The resolution can be a cliffhanger
True
Correct this sentence:
Ms. langit likes to eat funyuns so students would bring her some
Ms. Langit likes to eat Funyuns, so students would bring her some.
Name all the elements/parts of an argumentative essay
Introduction, Body/Reason 1, Body/Reason 2, Counterclaim and Rebuttal, Conclusion
Which of the following is a noun?
Respect
Respectful
Respect
What is a hyperbole?
An extreme exaggeration used to make a point or show emphasis.
Usually when Ms. Langit says she will throw her shoe at you (She won't)
What was the climax of "Lunch Table Rules" (Story from State Test Prep #1)
When the boys tease James, and he yells at them in front of Lily (Causing her to never come back....or does she?)
Correct this sentence:
Mustard fell on they're couch and it was very messy
Mustard fell on their couch, and it was very messy.
Why do you need to include a counterclaim paragraph?
To show you have considered all sides
To be more credible (readers will believe you)
Which of the following is an irregular verb?
Jump
Sing
Type
Sing --> Sang
What is an idiom
A common expression that means something different than the literal meaning of the words.
Ex: I'm feeling under the weather