Figurative Language
The electric thimble moved like a praying mantis on the pillow, touched by her hand.
What is a simile?
"I pledge allegiance to the flag...with liberty and justice for all."
What is an ellipsis?
Honoring all members of the armed services is the purpose of Veterans Day.
What is a gerund?
Honoring is the subject of the sentence.
The police did not arrive until the thieves had left.
What is a complex sentence?
This is the type of essay eighth graders write on the ACT Aspire writing test.
What is an argumentative essay?
The train radio vomited upon Montag, in retaliation, a great ton-load of music made of tin, copper, silver, chromium, and brass.
What is personification?
"Wait for me - I'm running as fast as I can!"
What is a dash?
June 14th is Flag Day, a day for remembering the first American flag.
What is a gerund?
Although it rained all day, we still enjoyed our trip.
What is a complex sentence?
These words/phrases link ideas and help your essay flow.
What are transitions?
A book alighted, almost obediently, like a white pigeon, in his hands, wings fluttering.
What is a simile?
This punctuation mark is used in a compound sentence to separate two independent clauses instead of using a FANBOYS word.
What is a semi-colon?
Fiona went to the store; she came home with three bags of groceries.
Do you like to eat ice cream?
What is an infinitive?
To eat.
for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so
What are coordinating conjunctions?
What are FANBOYS?
What words divide two independent clauses in a compound sentence?
In this essay, you must present why others may not agree with you. It may be used as your hook, or be placed between/following your body paragraphs.
What is a counterclaim or counterargument?
John's suggestion was just a band-aid for the real problem.
What is a metaphor?
This punctuation mark is used in a compound sentence to separate two independent clauses when a FANBOYS word is used.
What is a comma?
She went to the store, but he stayed home.
Let's get together to watch old movies tonight.
What is an infinitive?
To watch.
words such as: (hint: time and place)
because, since, when, although, after, unless
What are subordinating conjunctions?
What are words that begin dependent clauses in complex sentences?
logical evidence, examples, details, background knowledge, anecdotes (stories)
What supports your reasons (body paragraphs)?
Out of the black wall before him, a whisper. A shape. In the shape, two eyes. The night looking at him. The forest, seeing him.
What is personification?
When a complex sentence begins with a subordinating conjunction, the sentence requires this punctuation mark after the first clause.
What is a comma?
When it is foggy, driving is very dangerous.
Jo uncovered the missing final clue.
What is a participle?
missing - used to describe the clue.
TJ has a great interest in volcanoes; he hopes to become a volcanologist one day.
What is a compound sentence?
After the counterclaim is presented, it is essential that you do this.
What is a rebuttal?
What is - provide your best reason to support your claim?
What is - to explain why you are still right with another reason!