An author who often writes about the Vietnam War. He wrote a book called "The Things They Carried" which features the short story we read in class, "Ambush."
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What does "contagious" mean?
Spreadable by touch or through the air
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Use the word "ambush" in a sentence.
Answers vary.
Ex: The soldier was ambushed by the enemy.
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What is a run-on?
When two sentences are improperly combined without punctuation.
Ex: She had a good night she went to the movies.
Correct: She has a good night. She went to the movies.
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Define antonym
A word that has the opposite meaning of another word
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Which one of these words is not in the others' word family? Realize, realistic, reactive, reality
Reactive
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Define "epidemic."
A rapidly spreading disease
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Define "site."
A place
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What are the three ways you can fix a run-on?
1. Add a comma and a conjunction (FANBOYS)
2. Add a period and create 2 separate sentences
3. Add a semi-colon ( ; )
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What is a synonym for fast?
Quick, hasty, etc.
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What is a citation?
A direct quote from the original text
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Use the word "expose" in a sentence. (You may add verb endings such as -ed and -ing)
Answers vary.
Ex: After being exposed to the disease, Maria was worried she'd become sick.
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What does "gape" mean?
To open your mouth wide
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Does the following passage have a run-on or fragment error?
We were having an awesome time! Until she spilled the drink. Then, we all had to clean.
Sentence Fragment
"Until she spilled the drink"
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What is an antonym for courageous?
Cowardly, scared, frightened, etc.
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What are the 4 elements of a short story?
Plot, theme, character, setting
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What is a synonym for "feasible"?
Possible
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What is "repellant"?
A chemical used to keep off insects or other things.
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Which tense does the verb ending "-ing" indicate?
Present Tense
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What is a synonym for peril?
Danger
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Define "theme."
The author's "hidden" message in the story.
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What does "resistance" mean?
The ability to fight off something
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Use the word "amid" in a sentence.
Answers vary.
Ex: The snake hid amid the bushes.
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Which transition phrase would be appropriate for a concluding sentence?
In conclusion; In the end; Finally; To sum up; etc.