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100

Who wrote “X” and “Long Way Down”?

Ilysah Shabazz and Jason Reynolds 

100

Define pre-requisite 

Pre-requisite

A pre-requisite is a condition or requirement that must be met before something else can occur or be done. It refers to something that is necessary as a prior condition, such as a course required before taking another course.

100

Define cultural capital 

Cultural Capital: The non-financial social assets (education, intellect, style of speech) that promote social mobility; relevant to the girls' aspirations.

100

What are the 2 semicolon rules 

list separation and joining 2 indep. clauses 

100

What is a parenthetical citation and what are the rules for it? How does it differ based on novels vs. websites? 

Parenthetical Citations: Put author’s last name, then comma, then page number or line number, and put parenthesis before and after. Ex: (Abubatata, 8)

Replace page # with year of publication for articles 

200

What were our book club books and their authors? 

Lord of the Flies- William Golding 

Little Women- Louisa May Alcott 

200

Explain the difference between affect and effect. Provide a sentence for each. 

Affect vs. Effect

  • Affect: A verb meaning to influence or make an impact on something or someone. For example, "The news affected her deeply."
  • Effect: A noun referring to the result or outcome of a particular action or event. For example, "The new policy had a positive effect on the community."
200

Define dystopia and antithesis 

Dystopia: An imagined society characterized by suffering or injustice, often explored through the boys' descent into chaos.

Antithesis: A contrast or opposition between two things; often used to explore themes of civilization vs. savagery.

200

What are the 7 comma rules 

  • To separate items in a list
  • After an introductory word, phrase, clause.
  • When using an appositive.
  • Before FANBOYS: for, and, nor, but, or, yes, so.
  • To introduce a quote.
  • Addressing people.
  • Separating adjectives
200

What’s the difference between ethos, pathos, and logos 

  • Ethos - credibility
  • Pathos - emotions
  • Logos - logic and reason
300

Explain 3-4 characters from a book club book and describe them. 

Example: 

Jo: Being a writer and having the same rights as a man.

 Meg: Get married and live the normal life at the time. 

Beth: Play piano and live the simple life.

 Amy: Go to Paris and become an artist

300

Define: 

-magn/mega
-psych
-path

large, mind, sickness

300

Explain the difference between: 

- Linear vs. Nonlinear Storytelling

and 

-Affect vs. Effect

Linear vs. Nonlinear Storytelling

  • Linear Storytelling: A narrative structure where events are presented in a chronological sequence, from the beginning to the end, following a clear, direct path.
  • Nonlinear Storytelling: A narrative structure where events are not presented in chronological order, but instead are rearranged or fragmented, often using flashbacks, flash-forwards, or other techniques to create a more complex or layered experience.

2. Affect vs. Effect

  • Affect: A verb meaning to influence or make an impact on something or someone. For example, "The news affected her deeply."
  • Effect: A noun referring to the result or outcome of a particular action or event. For example, "The new policy had a positive effect on the community."
300

Fix this sentence:

2. There going to the park, after school to play soccer but, their not bringing a ball.

They’re going to the park, after school, to play soccer, but they’re not bringing the ball.

300

List (and briefly explain) three steps for analysis from the analysis elevator

Explain: Tie evidence back to the point

Connect: point out why the evidence is important

Deconstruct: point out important details within,Infer: make and draw conclusions

Evaluate: Make judgement about specific aspects and ideas

Synthesize: new and unique insights or perspectives  


400

How does internalized racism connect to Malcolm in “X”

Malcolm feels internalized racism thinking that everything that goes wrong in his family is his fault. When someone from a marginalized group of society starts to think poorly of themselves.


400

What’s systemic racism? Give an example 

Systemic Racism: The entrenched and widespread racial discrimination that is built into the policies, practices, and structures of institutions (e.g., legal, educational, or healthcare systems) that disadvantages certain racial groups. Example: Schools in predominantly Black neighborhoods often get less funding, leading to fewer resources and opportunities, a form of systemic inequality.

400

What’s the difference between: 

  • Connotation vs. Denotation:


  • Denotation: The literal or primary meaning of a word, independent of any emotional associations or secondary meanings.
  • Connotation: The emotional or cultural associations attached to a word, beyond its literal meaning.

(Home vs. home) 

400

Fix:

Their going to the zoo this weekend they want to see the lions the tigers and the bears, and they’re bringing snacks, my cousin james is coming too.

They’re going to the zoo this weekend; they want to see the lions, the tigers, and the bears, and they’re bringing snacks. My cousin, James, is coming too.

400

What makes good evidence? 

Also- 

What is the protocol we used to assess credibility for a source? 

A: Author

B: best before

C:connections

D: design

E: expected outcome


500

Explain how reciprocity connects to The Paper Menagerie 

answers vary 

500

Spell the word that matches this definition:

A social class in capitalist societies, typically associated with ownership of property, wealth, and business. It is often contrasted with the working class (proletariat).

Bourgeoisie: A social class in capitalist societies, typically associated with ownership of property, wealth, and business. It is often contrasted with the working class (proletariat).

500

Define: autonomy, dissent, and subjugation 

Autonomy: The right or condition of self-governance; the ability to make one's own decisions and govern oneself without external control.

Dissent: The expression or holding of opinions that differ from those previously, commonly, or officially held; disagreement with or opposition to an established system or authority.

Subjugation: The act of bringing someone or something under control, often by force; the condition of being dominated or oppressed by a more powerful entity.

500

What is a participial phrase?

group of words that starts with a participle (a verb form acting as an adjective) and modifies a noun or pronoun.

500

Name 3 types of poems and explain them 


Also- whats the difference between a theme topic and theme statement 

haiku, acrostic, freestyle, rhyme scheme, etc. 

theme topic: patience 

theme statement: the novel teaches us that good things come to those who wait