Grammar Gurus
Punctuation mark that ends a question.
What is a question mark?
Synonym for 'happy'
What is cheerful, joyful, or glad?
Literary device that compares two things using 'like' or 'as'
What is a simile?
The main message or lesson of a story.
What is the theme?
AP stands for.
What is Advanced Placement?
Which word is correct: 'Their going to the game' or 'They're going to the game'?
What is 'They're going to the game'.
The definition of the word 'reluctant'.
What is unwilling or hesitant?
The literary device that gives human characteristics to non-humans things.
What is personification?
If a character is pacing, biting their nails, and avoiding eye contact, what might they be feeling?
What is anxious, nervous or worried?
What is a thesis statement?
What is the main claim or argument an essay will support?
The literary device that uses exaggeration for effect, such as 'I've told you a million times.'
What is hyperbole?
What is an inference?
What is a conclusion based on context clues and evidence?
What is the difference between a summary and an analysis?
A summary explains what happens; an analysis explains how or why something works and what it means.
The literary device that uses an object, colour, or image to represent a bigger idea.
What is symbolism?
A character says, "Great, another three hours of homework!" What might they actually mean?
They are probably frustrated or unhappy about the homework; this may be sarcasm.
Why might an author repeat a word or phrase throughout a speech?
To emphasize an idea, crate rhythm, make a message memorable, or persuade the audience.
a character gives away their lunch to a hungry stranger even though they are hungry too. What can you infer about their character?
They are compassionate, generous, or selfless.
An author uses the words 'we' and 'us' in a persuasive speech. What rhetorical effect might this create?
What is unity and shared identity, making the audience feel included and more receptive to the argument?