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Nouns
The Writing Process
Writing Traits
Pronouns
Poetry
100
Define noun
What is a person, place, thing, or idea
100
This step in the writing process involves the actual writing of the piece
What is drafting?
100
This writing trait has to do with the length, beginning, and type of sentence
What is sentence fluency
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 is a 14-line poem with a set meter and rhyme scheme
What is a sonnet?
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
This step in the writing process involves sharing the finished piece
What is publishing?
200
This writing trait includes grammar, usage, and mechanics.
What is conventions?
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 is repetition of initial consonant sounds
What is alliteration?
300
Name 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
This step in the writing process involves planning the piece
What is prewriting?
300
This writing trait involves using language that is appropriate to audience and purpose
What is word choice?
300
These demonstrative pronouns refer to objects close to the speaker.
What are "this" and "these"?
300
This is the dictionary definition of a word
What is denotation?
400
Define collective noun
What is a noun that names a group of people or things
400
This step in the writing process involves checking and changing the content of the piece
What is revising?
400
This writing trait has to do with the way a piece of writing is arranged
What is organization?
400
Fill in the blank with the appropriate relative pronoun: The candle ________ I bought yesterday smells like vanilla.
What is "that"?
400
This is a poem in praise of someone or something
What is an ode?
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
This step in the writing process involves checking and changing the grammar, mechanics, and usage in the piece
What is editing?
500
This writing trait has to do with the unique way the writer conveys the message
What is voice?
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 is a reference to a literary work, person, place, or event
What is an allusion?