Writing
The four types of writing consist of...
Argumentative
Narrative
Informative
Expository
What is a simile + provide an example
A comparison between two things using the words "like" or "as"
Name one of the writers of the Declaration of Independence
Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, Robert R. Livingston, Roger Sherman
What is theme?
The theme is the author's overall message, the universal message, the big idea with a real world connection.
This author wrote the novel "Their Eyes Were Watching God"
Zora Neale Hurston
This statement states the writers purpose of the entire paper...
Thesis Statement
"The wind howled on a cold winters day" is an example of __________
Personification
What is the main theme of Cannibalism in the Cars by Mark Twain?
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What are ways that a character can develop in the story?
Plot progression, interaction with other characters, change in behavior, etc.
This poet is responsible for the plays "The Raven", "The Tell-Tale Heart" and "The Black Cat"
Edgar Allan Poe
What is a good way to introduce a counterclaim?
Even though.....
Despite the fact that...
Although...
What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor
A metaphor compares two things but not using the words "like" or "as"
What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?
It spells out Americans' rights in relation to their government. It guarantees civil rights and liberties to the individual—like freedom of speech, press, and religion. It sets rules for due process of law and reserves all powers not delegated to the Federal Government to the people or the States
True or False: Themes are stated in the text
False, they are implied
What is an effective test-taking strategy?
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Where is the thesis statement located in an essay
At the end of the introduction paragraph.
Give an example of an alliteration
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The name of the poem at the beginning of "A Raisin In the Sun" is called...
A Dream Deferred (Harlem) by Langston Hughes
this is the highest point of a storyline right before the falling action
Climax
What is the main difference between an argumentative essay and an informative essay
Argumentative is defending a point of view, and informative is just discussing a topic without opinions
How should you format your writing
MLA format, TNR, double-spaced, 12pt font
The naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it(such as buzz, hiss) is ____________
onomatopoeia
Janie's character developed over the course of the novel "Their Eyes Were Watching God", How?
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What are the points on a plot diagram?
What are the different types of test responses you will encounter with a question?
the correct answer, two completely wrong answers, and a distractor