Grammar
The name of the comma that comes at the end of a list, usually before "and."
Oxford Comma
The word for an attention grabbing beginning.
Hook.
You must be ___ in your writing so the reader feels closer to you.
The name of Encanto's hero.
Mirabel
True or False: I can't write about my immigration story.
FALSE
These typically can't be used in formal writing, but are allowed in personal writing. They combine two words with an apostrophe.
Contractions
The number of words in the Common App Essay.
650.
The word for beliefs that are important to you and drive your essay.
Values.
The high school Mina graduated from.
Braden River High School
The small plastic block you use to build other objects with.
Legos
True or False: the following sentence can be used in a personal statement: But I've noticed how much more insightful I've become.
True.
True or False: A long sentence is better than a short one.
False.
The question you need to answer to keep the reader engaged.
One of the essay topic examples was: Lessons from my Pilgrimage to ______.
Mecca
The "diagnosis" for someone who uses synonyms for a lot of words in their essay to sound smarter.
Thesaurus Disease
The moment in the essay where the hero needs to grow in order to move forward.
What is Dark Night of the Soul?
Your theme must include a _____ statement.
Ambition
The names of all ten college coaches.
Who are Joshua, Jonathan, Evelyn, Axa, Ximena, Luis, Bella, Mina, Krystal, and Liam?
DOUBLE JEOPARDY. A barrier word or phrase.
I believe, this day in age, I think, I remember, legos,
DOUBLE JEOPARDY. 1 grammatical mistake Meena has made thru out the jeopardy cards.
Anything you can spot :D
The type of essay that collects many memories under one theme.
Montage
What you need to be to connect to you're reader.
Vulnerable.
The name of the author of the New Yorker article from Day 1.
In order to use a cliche, you must ____.
use it in a new way, be unique, put your twist on it.