Writing Like A Pro
If you do not do this before submitting an essay, Ms. Greenberg, Walter, and everyone else in the world will be mad.
PROOFREAD
Define Slant Rhyme
2 or more words that don't end in the exact same sound, but sound close enough.
Define Irony
When something happens that is the direct opposite of what you/the characters thought would happen
What happens during the climax of a story?
The highest point of tension
alliteration or consonance:
Chester Cheetah chewed a chunk of cheap cheddar cheese
alliteration
You must do this at the start of each paragraph.
Indent
Define full rhyme
2 or more words that end in the exact same sound
Why is this ironic:
A fire station burns down
This is unexpected because one would assume the fire chief would keep his own building safe.
Define juxtaposition
two opposite/different things placed next to each other
alliteration or consonance:
There's a hole in that bowl next to the pole.
The purpose of evidence in the body paragraphs of your essay.
To support your claim DIRECTLY.
Determine the rhyme scheme:
Twinkle twinkle little star
How I wonder what you are
AA
Why is this ironic?
This is ironic because one would expect someone who dislikes Facebook to stay away from it instead of using it to make their point.
A journalist writes an article about sea cucumbers that she researched thoroughly. It includes facts, photos, and quotes from marine biologists.
journalism
1st, 2nd, or 3rd person point of view?
Are you going to finish that sandwhich?
2nd
True or False:
Quotes that you include in your essays should be up to 4 lines.
FALSE
Determine the rhyme scheme:
Roses are red
Violets are blue
Ms. Greenberg is sometimes sweet
And Walter thinks you are too
ABCB
Why is this ironic:
A pilot has a fear of heights.
This situation is ironic because airplane pilots spend most of their time at work high in the air.
what is the difference between the exposition and resolution of a story?
exposition = the beginning of a story that introduces characters, setting, main conflict
resolution = the end of the story when all conflicts are resolved
which person is speaking in dialect?
Bob: Hey fellow, where are you going?
Rob: Hey fella, whereya goin?
Rob
Define EITHER:
Claim, Evidence, or Reasoning
AND
explain its importance
Claim- Your thesis, or what you are arguing/writing about. It's important so that readers know the purpose of your essay.
Evidence- The support you use to prove your claim. It's important because you need to prove that your claim is accurate.
Reasoning - The explanation of your evidence. It's important because you need to explain why you selected your specific evidence and connect it back to your original claim.
Select 4 lines from a (appropriate) song and tell me the rhyme scheme
answers will vary
Why is this ironic:
A man who needs medical assistance is run over by the ambulance sent to help him.
In this case, the man got the exact opposite of what he needed from the medical help on the scene.
journalism or literary journalism:
A journalist writes an article about warthogs in which she includes, facts, photos, and an anecdote about her experience feeding one.
literary journalism
provide an example of consonance
answers will vary