Language Rules
What is figurative language?
When the words or phrases can have more than one meaning depending on the context.
True or false: mood is how the author feels about a subject
False. It is how the reader feels as a result of the author's words.
What is the difference between an inference and an observation?
An inference is an educated guess, whereas an observation is something that we notice
What is the difference between central idea and theme?
Central idea is specific to a single text, whereas theme can occur in multiple texts
What are literary elements?
They are the foundational parts that are present in all works of writing
What is the difference between a synonym and an antonym?
Synonyms mean the same thing, and antonyms have opposite meanings.
What is symbolism?
When something is used to represent another.
What does it mean to be "objective" when summarizing a text?
Just stating the facts, without adding in any opinions.
What is supporting evidence?
An example from the text that supports our argument
How is a thesis statement different than a topic sentence?
A thesis tells you what the essay is going to be about, whereas the topic sentence tells you what the paragraph is going to be about
Where should a comma be added in the following sentence:
My teacher grew up in the northeast but she hates the cold with a passion.
My teacher grew up in the northeast, but she hates the cold with a passion.
How could you change the following sentence to have a more excited tone?
I went to the park today.
Add an exclamation point, or add a phrase such as, "guess what?"
Commercials showing sad, lonely, and scared animals to encourage adopting from shelters are using which persuasive element?
Pathos
Give an example of a theme from The Crucible
[answers will vary]
What does it mean to compare and contrast texts?
To find similarities and differences
When spelling out the number 36, what goes in between the two numbers?
When John Proctor says, "Leave me my name", what does his name symbolize?
His honor, his pride, etc.
What is something that we can infer about Abigail's past based on her behavior in The Crucible? Be sure to state how you came to that conclusion.
[answers will vary]
When do we use context clues?
When we are making an inference or don't understand a key term
What is the correct order of information for an essay heading in MLA format?
Your name, your teacher's name, the class, and the date
The phrase, "bright as the sun" is an example of a:
Simile
What is the mood at the end of The Crucible with the final lines:
Elizabeth (firmly, bitterly with triumph) He have his goodness now. God forbid I take it from him.
Dramatic, stoic, brave, etc.
What does Reverend Hale attempt to persuade the prisoners to do in the final act of The Crucible?
Lie and confess to witchcraft to save their lives.
Which supporting evidence shows that Rebecca Nurse is a good person?
a. She is a grandma
b. She is married to Francis Nurse
c. Reverend Hale already knew who she was because he knew of her reputation in Salem
C.
What are the three components of an introduction paragraph?
Hook, background, and thesis statement
You must respond to BOTH parts of the question:
1. What is this punctuation mark?
;
2. What is it used for? Give an example.
1. Semi-colon
2. Connecting an independent and dependent clause
Ex. Santa Claus in an independent clause; however his elves are not.