Essay Writing
What does ABC stand for in an essay?
(You must get all three parts correct!)
A-Attention Grabber
B-Background Info
C-Clear Thesis
Sound words
Onomatopoeia
The wide-receiver buckled under the pressure and dropped the ball. Which dictionary definition BEST matches the word “buckled” in this sentence?
A. a flat frame with a hinged pin
B. to join the ends of a belt or strap
C. to yield or collapse from stress
C. to yield or collapse from stress
How many STANZAS are in this poem?
This morning is oh so dark
You can hardly see a thing
It's all so very still and quiet
That the birds don't even sing
There is no moon up in the sky
No stars to sparkle bright
There's no ripples on the river
And there's no reflected light
There is an eerie silence
Just before the dawn
Then the faintest orange glow appears
To herald another morn
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What do we call the lesson or message of a story?
Theme
Who is the protagonist in The Outsiders?
Ponyboy
What do we call the "road map" of our essay that outlines for your reader exactly what your essay and body paragraphs will be about?
Clear Thesis Statement
What type of figurative language is used in the following sentence?
This school year has lasted a MILLION years!
hyperbole
Despite several setbacks during the science experiment, Lena remained persistent, continuing to test new ideas instead of giving up. What does persistent mean in this sentence?
A. easily distracted
B. willing to quit
C. continuing despite difficulty
D. unsure of herself
C. continuing despite difficulty
When two or more words that start with the same letter sound are used repeatedly in a phrase or line of a poem- (Ex: The crazy cat caught a cold)
Alliteration
A genre of writing that tells about real people, places, and events
Nonfiction
What is a synonym? Define this term.
A word that means the same or almost the same as another word
What does CER stand for?
C-Claim
E-Evidence
R- Reasoning
A figure of speech in which an object or animal is given human feelings, thoughts, or attitudes
Personification
The author provides sufficient evidence in the article, giving enough facts and details to support the main idea. What does the word sufficient mean in this sentence?
A. confusing
B. more than necessary
C. not enough
D. enough to meet the need
D. enough to meet the need
Silent halls and empty chairs,
Laughter gone, just vacant stares.
Footsteps echo, voices fade,
A lonely feeling that won’t evade.
Question:
What is the mood of this poem?
A) Gloomy
B) Excited
C) Hopeful
D) Joyful
A) Gloomy
The perspective from which events are told (e.g., first person, second person, third person, etc.)
Point of View
What do we call the verbal conversations between two or more characters in a story?
Dialogue
How many sentences of reasoning should you have in each body paragraph in a normal CER paragraph?
3-5
What type of figurative language is used in the following sentence?
Her tears fell like a river down her face.
Simile
Because the instructions were vague, students were unsure how to begin the project. What does the word vague mean in this sentence?
A. very detailed
B. unclear or lacking detail
C. easy to understand
D. repeated often
B. unclear or lacking detail
What is the example of repetition in this poem?
Hold fast to dreams
For if dreams die
Life is a broken-winged bird
That cannot fly.
Hold fast to dreams
For when dreams go
Life is a barren field
Frozen with snow.
Hold fast to dreams
The problem that characters face in the story
Conflict
Many students believe that talent alone leads to success, but effort plays a bigger role. People who practice regularly improve their skills over time, even when tasks are difficult. Mistakes help learners understand what they need to work on next. Because of this, persistence is often the key to reaching long-term goals.
Question:
What is the central idea of the passage?
A. Some people are naturally more talented than others.
B. Regular effort and persistence are important for success.
C. Making mistakes means someone is not good at something.
B. Regular effort and persistence are important for success.
What does XYZ stand for in a conclusion paragraph of an essay?
X- reXplain your thesis
Y- whY does it matter
Z- Zing them with a lasting thought!
What type of figurative language is used in the following sentence?
It's raining cats and dogs outside!
Idiom
The coach’s constructive feedback after the game helped the players improve and win their next game. What does the word constructive mean in the sentence?
A. meant to hurt feelings
B. unrelated to the problem
C. helpful and beneficial
D. loud and angry
C. helpful and beneficial
What is the theme of this poem?
Title: Sunflowers
despite knowing
that they won't be here for long
they still choose to live
their brightest lives
Answers will vary:
-Live life to the fullest
-Enjoy life while you can
-Enjoy the little things
The storyline consisting of exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution
Plot or Plot Diagram
What do we call lines in a graphic novel that show emotions?
emanata lines