Grammar
Literary Skill
Text Structure and Organizational Patterns
RACE Strategy
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Q: This type of conjunction also goes by FANBOYS

A: Coordinating Conjunction

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Q: In this sentence, there is an example of what literary skill?

Just as the sun rises each day, it represents the dawn of a new chapter in our lives.

A: Symbolism

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Q: First, he was born in Atlanta. Then, he became a leader in the civil rights movement. Finally, he delivered his famous "I Have a Dream" speech.

A: Chronological Order

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Q: What two elements of RACE go in the first sentence?

A: R & A

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Q: This type of clause is a group of words that forms a complete thought and can stand alone as a sentence.

A: Independent Clause

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Q: What do similes and metaphors have in common?

A: comparisons

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Q: It tells you what the piece is about or what it's called.

A: Title

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Q: “In conclusion” is an example of a sentence starter for which element?

A: Sum it up

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Q: This type of conjunction often begins with words such as “because,” “although,” “while,” or “if”.

A: Subordinating Conjunction

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Q: Tone tells us how the ______ ______ about the subject.

A: author feels

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Q: Due to the increase in greenhouse gasses, the Earth's temperature is rising. As a result, glaciers are melting and sea levels are rising.

A: Cause & Effect

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Q: Which element is the following an example of? 

This shows that Jim and Della’s financial struggles don’t mean the end of their love story. 

A: Explain

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Q: This punctuation mark  can be used to connect two closely related independent clauses without a coordinating conjunction.

A: Semicolon

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Q: What is ironic about “Sonnet 130" by Shakespeare?

A: Despite her unpleasant appearances, he still loves her.

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Q: Notes at the bottom of a page that give additional information or references related to the text on that page.

A: Footnotes

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Q: Give an example of a sentence starter when citing evidence.

A: “For example…” / “The text states…” / etc.

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