Grammar
Is the following sentence simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex?
"My ride was late, so I walked to school"
Compound
What was the name of the female snake from Rikki Tikki Tavi that Rikki Tikki killed in the end of the story?
Nagaina
What was the state of Oklahoma charging Johnny Cade with?
Murder of Robert Sheldon
Brave; courageous
Valiant
Brave or heroic
Gallant
Which synonym fits best for the word CULL?
Scatter Crush Pluck Organize
Pluck
What did the landlady do with her guests?
Poisoned and then stuffed them.
Name one of the gestures you could use for your argumentative speech.
Basketball hands, Palms up, Triangle hands, Pointing, Cutting/Chopping, Circle hands
Not able to be understood
Unfathomable
Jolly, Joyful
Jovial
Dangling or misplace modifier?
"The jeans in the store did not fit."
Misplaced
Write down the 4 different types of conflict we talked about. (ex: character v. character)
character v. character
character v. self
character v. nature
character v. society
What do you need to do in the last sentence of your counterclaim?
Need to refer back to your original claim.
The leading character of the story. Usually the "good" guy"
Protagonist
A manner of moving ones foot
Gait
"I heard the dog barking"
Independent Clause
What is a theme of a story?
It is the lesson that is learned by the reader.
What ballet position should you stand in to help you from swaying back and forth during your speech?
4th Position
Rowdy; loud
Boisterous
At a distance
Aloof
"We are planning a surprise birthday party for Nico."
N/C
What are the six points in a plot diagram and what is their correct order?
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
1. Exposition
2. Conflict
3. Rising Action
4. Climax
5. Falling Action
6. Resolution
What is the correct formula for an Argumentative Thesis Statement?
__________ + ____________ + ______ ______ = thesis statement
Although, Counterclaim, Claim #1 and Claim #2
Cool unconcerned or unexcited
Nonchalant
Shocked or astonished
Dumbfounded