SENTENCE TYPES
What is a simple sentence?
One independent clause.
How many words are in microfiction?
About 100.
What does the S in SWBST stand for?
Somebody.
What is point of view?
The perspective from which a story is told.
Define “candid.”
Honest and direct.
What is a compound sentence?
Two independent clauses joined by FANBOYS
What is a twist ending?
A surprising or unexpected conclusion.
What does the W stand for?
Wanted.
What punctuation goes around dialogue?
Quotation marks.
Use “meticulous” in a sentence.
Any correct sentence.
What is a complex sentence?
One independent + one dependent clause.
What is a motif?
A repeating element or symbol.
What does the B stand for?
But.
What is a rewritten scene?
A scene changed by POV, setting, or choices.
What does “ambivalent” mean?
Having mixed feelings.
What is a compound‑complex sentence?
Two independent + one dependent clause.
Why do microfiction stories need strong verbs?
Limited space requires precise language.
What does the S stand for (second S)?
So.
What is the purpose of a graphic organizer?
To plan and structure ideas
What does “Inane” mean?
Silly or Stupid
List two ways to fix a the fused Sentence:
The customer was frustrated he went on a tirade about the wait time
Two Correct Ways to Fix It
Use a FANBOYS conjunction: The customer was frustrated, so he went on a tirade about the wait time.
Use a semicolon: The customer was frustrated; he went on a tirade about the wait time.
Explain how an anthology connects multiple microfiction stories.
Shared theme, character, or motif.
Write a SWBST summary for a class text.
Any correct summary
Explain how sentence variety improves writing.
It makes writing clearer and more engaging.
The customer went into a long angry speech about wait times — this is an example of a tirade.
tirade