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Nouns
Pronouns
Writing Traits
The Writing Process
Misc. Writing
100
Define noun
What is a person, place, thing, or idea
100
Name the pronoun and antecedent in the following sentence: The book was very long, but it was enjoyable anyway.
Pronoun: it Antecedent: the book
100
This writing trait has to do with the length, beginning, and type of sentence
What is sentence fluency?
100
This step in the writing process involves the actual writing of the piece
What is drafting?
100
This is why a piece of writing is written
What is purpose?
200
Provide 3 abstract nouns
What is [varying answers] Ex. wisdom, courage, effort, creativity, etc. An abstract noun is a noun that cannot be identified with the five senses.
200
Name three personal pronouns
What are: I, me, my, mine, you, your, yours, he, him, his, she, her, hers, it, its, they, them, their
200
This writing trait includes grammar, usage, and mechanics.
What is conventions?
200
This step in the writing process involves sharing the finished piece
What is publishing?
200
This is whom a piece of writing is written for
What is audience?
300
Provide 2 non-count nouns
What is [varying answers] Ex. equipment, effort, Lanett Jr. High, etc. A non-count noun names things that cannot be counted.
300
These demonstrative pronouns refer to objects close to the speaker.
What are "this" and "these"?
300
This writing trait involves using language that is appropriate to audience and purpose
What is word choice?
300
This step in the writing process involves planning the piece
What is prewriting?
300
This type of language is best used in emails to teachers, job applications, academic papers, etc.
What is formal language?
400
Define collective noun
What is a noun that names a group of people or things
400
Fill in the blank with the appropriate relative pronoun: The candle ________ I bought yesterday smells like vanilla.
What is "that"?
400
This writing trait has to do with the way a piece of writing is arranged
What is organization?
400
This step in the writing process involves checking and changing the content of the piece
What is revising?
400
Distinguish fiction and nonfiction
Fiction is made up. Nonfiction is true.
500
Contrast common and proper nouns and provide an example of each
Common noun- names any of a class of people, places, things, or ideas Proper noun- names a specific person, place, or thing
500
The pronoun in the following sentence is either reflexive or intensive: Though he had studied at MIT, Michael himself could not solve the problem.
What is intensive?
500
This writing trait has to do with the unique way the writer conveys the message
What is voice?
500
This step in the writing process involves checking and changing the grammar, mechanics, and usage in the piece
What is editing?
500
This is the part of a piece of writing that provides the main idea
What is the thesis statement?