Punctuation
Name one use for a comma.
You probably are right!
What are the four types of sentences? List them.
Simple, compound, complex, compound-complex
What is the definition of theme in literature?
The message, moral, or lesson of a story
What is parallelism in writing?
Matching grammatical structure
What is a simile?
A comparison using like or as
What is wrong with this sentence: "I love reading, it helps me relax."
How would you fix it?
Comma splice-- add either a FANBOYS or change the comma to a semicolon
Identify the type of sentence: "Although it was raining, we still went for a walk."
Complex
Give an example of a common theme found in stories.
You're probably right!
Identify the error in this sentence: "I like hiking, swimming, and to bike."
"I like hiking, swimming, and biking."
What is imagery?
A description using the 5 senses
When do you use a semicolon?
To separate two independent clauses, to punctuate a complex list
What is a compound sentence?
Two independent clauses joined with , FANBOYS or a semicolon
In The Outsiders, this theme is shown through the struggles between the greasers and the Socs.
Money can't buy happiness, social class doesn't define you, don't judge a book by its cover, etc.
Identify the error in this sentence: "In the novel The Outsiders, the theme 'don't judge a book by its cover' is revealed through Ponyboy, the greasers fighting the Socs, and Cherry."
"In the novel The Outsiders, the theme 'don't judge a book by its cover' is revealed through Ponyboy, the greasers fighting the Socs, and Cherry."
What is the following an example of: "She has a mountain of homework that could crush a small car."
Hyperbole
What punctuation belongs in the blank?
"The LA___NYC flight is leaving at 5:30am."
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What is a complex sentence?
One dependent clause and one independent clause
How can an author convey a theme in their writing?
Character's actions, setting, narration, musing
Identify the error in this sentence: "He enjoys hiking through the mountains, to explore new trails, and swimming in the lake during summer."
"He enjoys hiking through the mountains, exploring new trails, and swimming in the lake during summer."
What is the following an example of: "The old floorboards groaned in protest with every step."
Personification
What punctuation belongs in the blank?
"She brought everything she needed for the trip___ a map, a flashlight, and snacks."
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Explain the difference between an independent clause and a dependent clause.
An independent clause can stand on it's own. A dependent clause is not a complete sentence. A dependent clause has a subordinating conjunction.
What was the theme of "The Monkey's Paw"?
Be careful what you wish for
Provide an example of parallel structure in a sentence.
You're probably right!
What is the following an example of: "I didn't want to spend my weekend studying, but with finals coming up, I had to bite the biscuit and hit the books."
Idiom