Poetry
Poetic Device:
What poetic device is exemplified below?
"Don't be a Scrooge!"
allusion
Which one is NOT one of the 7 Habits discussed in Stephen Covey's book?
Synergize
Think win-win
Be proactive
Be approachable
Be Approachable
BONUS QUESTION
List the 8 types of nouns.
singular, plural, common, proper, common, abstract, possessive, and collective
A waitress brought bread to the table that was well buttered.
A waitress brought bread that was well buttered to the table.
Identify the nouns and pronouns:
Although she loves to skate, Alison's father convinced her to start gymnastics.
she-pronoun
noun-Alison
noun-father
her-pronoun
gymnastics-noun
What is an enjambment?
This occurs when a line continues unto the next line
In Stephen Covey's book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, what is the first habit?
Be Proactive
Where does the apostrophe go?
The dog sat on the couch.
It does not need an apostrophe. None of the nouns have ownership.
The blue sweater I found on the shelf
fragment
missing the predicate (what did sweater do?)
Which habit focuses on the importance of effective communication and listening skills?
a) Begin with the end in mind
b) Seek first to understand, then to be understood
c) Synergize
d) Think win-win
B. Seek First to Understand then to Be Understood
BONUS QUESTION
Identify the poetic device in this sentence: "Calculating computers catch cats."
alliteration
Which habit emphasizes the importance of setting goals and having a clear vision of what you want to achieve?
a) Seek first to understand, then to be understood
b) Synergize
c) Begin with the end in mind
d) Sharpen the saw
C. Begin with the End in Mind
What type of noun is the following:
reciprocation
abstract noun
BONUS QUESTION
My dad will bring home some potatoes, my mom will wash and cook them for dinner.
comma splice
fix it: semicolon, period, or comma and conjunction (fanboys)
BONUS QUESTION
What is an antecedent?
Who/What the pronoun is referring to.
BONUS QUESTION
What poetic device is exemplified below?
“I’m so tired I could sleep for a week.”
hyperbole
What is the term used to describe the habit of seeking mutual benefit in all interactions?
a) Be proactive
b) Think win-win
c) Begin with the end in mind
d) Seek first to understand, then to be understood
B. Think Win-Win
Identify the nouns and its specific type.
Tyler's girlfriend went to the park before driving home to Houston.
Tyler-singular possessive
girlfriend-singular
park-common
home-common
Houston-proper
The most sympathetic type of these internet hoaxes involve a fake charity donation.
involves
Subject: type
What are the four demonstrative pronouns?
this, that, these, those
"Toss the glass, boss" is an example of what poetic device?
consonance (ss)
BONUS QUESTION
3. What is the term used in the book to describe the principle of preserving and enhancing the greatest asset you have — yourself?
a) Win-win
b) Sharpen the saw
c) Think win-win
d) Seek first to understand, then to be understood
B. Sharpen the Saw
Add _____ after a plural noun that doesn’t end with s
's
women's restroom
children's book
men's clothing
Because Clara wants to be a politician, she is very protective of our reputation.
her
what type of pronoun refers to pronouns in general?
indefinite