Career Portfolio
How many references should you typically list on your reference sheet at minimum?
3
a figure of speech involving a comparison between two unlike things that share a common quality, without using the words "like" or "as"
metaphor
the central claim, main idea, or argument of a piece of writing, such as an essay or research paper
thesis
In what form of English is the epic poem Beowulf written in?
Old English.
What type of pre-writing strategy was used to explore personal interests and hobbies?
Writing Territories
Typing speed is typically measured in terms of:
words per minute (wpm)
a compound phrase or expression used in place of a noun; it is a type of metaphor often found in Old English poetry.
kenning
What are the 5 stages of the writing process? State them in ORDER.
Pre-Writing, Drafting, Revising, Editing, Publishing
What is the point of view (POV) used in the epic poem Beowulf?
Third-Person POV/Omniscient
What type of writing is the college essay?
Narrative Writing/Story Writing
Name 3 pieces of information that should be included in the heading section of your resume.
Name, phone number, email, address, webpage or portfolio links
a brief, indirect reference to a person, place, event, or literary work that is assumed to be familiar to the reader.
allusion
What does the acronym ARMS stand for?
A- add things that will strengthen your paper R- remove things that make your paper weak M- move things around that do not make sense S- substitute words/phrases/facts
In what year (approximate) was the epic poem Beowulf published?
c. 700-1000 AD
Name 3 examples of social identity.
Race or Ethnicity, Age, Gender, Religion, Orientation, SES or Income, Culture, Nationality, Political Belief, Family Background, Education, Mental/Physical Ability
Name 4 or more sections on a professional resume. (any EXCEPT heading).
Summary, Experience, Education, Skills, Certifications, Languages, Extracurricular Activities
What does the acronym STEAL stand for?
Speech, Thoughts/Thinking, Effect, Actions, Looks
What does the acronym CUPS stand for?
C-capitalization U-usage P-punctuation S-spelling
In what year (approximate year or decade) was the novel Grendel published?
1971; 1970s
What type of figurative language can be used in your personal writing to appeal to the senses?
Sensory Language
Name at least 5 folders from your career portfolio.
Resume, Cover Letter, Thank You Letter, References, Certifications, Work Samples, Diploma or Transcripts
What does the acronym TWIST stand for?
Tone, Word Choice, Imagery, Style and Theme.
Name 4 types of pre-writing strategies.
Outlines, Brainstorming, T-Charts, Writing Territories, Venn Diagrams, Freewriting, Listing, Visualization, Mind Mapping or Thinking Map/Web
What are the two main religious beliefs that influenced the story of Beowulf?
Judeo-Christianity and Paganism
the unique and distinctive personality an author brings to their work.
writer's voice; voice