Parts of Speech
A person, place, thing or idea
noun
Fix the sentence so that the punctuation is correct:
Jane never liked going to the movies
Jane never liked going to the movies.
There should be a period at the end of the sentence
The first paragraph of an essay.
Introduction
Comparing two things using "like" or "as"
Simile
The main character of the story.
Protagonist
Fix the following sentence:
Make sure to stay for tutorials on wednesday.
Make sure to stay for tutorials on Wednesday.
Capitalize W on Wednesday
an action word
verb
Fix the sentence so that the punctuation is correct:
Sky, Megan and Peter like soccer but hate basketball.
Sky, Megan, and Peter all like soccer, but hate basketball.
There should be a comma after "Megan."
The last paragraph of an essay?
Conclusion
Comparing to unlike things
Metaphor
A universal idea, lesson, or message explored throughout a work of literature
Theme
Yesterday, robert went to the competition and won first place!
Yesterday, Robert went to the competition and won first place!
adjective
Fix the sentence so that the punctuation is correct:
After we left the amusement park Jared felt sick.
After we left the amusement park, Jared felt sick.
There should be comma after park.
The main idea of the essay.
Thesis statement / Claim
to use figurative language to represent objects, actions and ideas in such a way that it appeals to our physical senses.
Imagery
This is where the story takes place
Setting
Make sure give me your answer before Spring Break.
a word that describes a verb, often ending in -ly
Adverb
Fix the sentence so that the punctuation is correct:
My sister went out on the rain so she got sick.
My sister went out on the rain, so she got sick.
Comma after rain.
What grabs the attention of the reader. Part of the introduction.
Hook
giving inanimate objects human characteristics
Personification
A ____ _______ shows the natural arc of most stories by outlining the rising action, climax, and falling action
Plot Diagram
My nephew is currently attending Elias Herrera Middle School.
ON A WHITE BUS (After, although , whenever)
Subordinating Conjunction
Robert did you bring your homework?
Robert, did you bring your homework?
Comma after Robert.
The first sentence of a paragraph.
Topic Sentence
exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.
Hyperbole
The high point of fictional story. The most exciting part.
Climax
Two more months until summer.
No correction needed.