Rhymes
Em dash
ACT Vocabulary
Mini Writing Tasks
rappers
100

what term describes words that have the same ending sound, like "cat" and "bat"?

what is a rhyme

100

in punctuation what is the name of the longer dash mostly used to set off information within a sentence?

what is an em dash

100

this literary term refers to a characters struggles and emotional conflicts 

what is inner turmoil

100

write a single sentence describing your morning routine

what is a concise depiction of the start of your day

100

Kanye West is one of the biggest influence on what genre?

what is rap

200

give an example of a perfect thyme, where both the consonant and vowel sound match with "moon"

what is spoon

200

to create an em dash on most keyboards, you can use a specific key combination. on a standard English keyboard, which two keys are pressed simultaneously to produce an em dash?

what are alt+shift+minus

200

in theater, this term describes the final resolution or outcome of a story

what is the denouement

200

a paragraph expressing the emotions associated with a surprise reunion with a long lost friend

what is a heartfelt portrayal of joy, nostaligia, and rekindling of friendship

200

ASTROWORLD is an album, that dropped in 2018. By which rapper?

what is Travis Scott

300

what is the poetic term for a rhyme where only the vowel sounds match, as seen in "lake" and "fake"?

what is a slant rhyme or near rhyme?

300

the em dash serves a similar purpose to another punctuation mark but is longer. what shorter punctuation mark is often replaced by an em dash for emphasis or interruption?

what is an en dash

300

a figure of speech in which contradictory terms are combined for emphasis, such as "jumbo shrimp"

what is an oxymoron

300

a dialogue between two characters negotiating a compromise on contentious issue

what is a skillfully written converstation reflecting the complexities of finding common ground

300

Drakes most streamed song is:

what is one dance

400

in poetry what is the name for a rhyme scheme where every two lines rhyme, such as AABB?

what is couplet rhyme

400

in typysetting, the em dash is traditionally the width of the uppercase M. what is the approximate width of an em dash in points?

what is about 18 points

400

this word, often used in legal contexts, means to formally reject or disavow a previously held belief or statement

what is recant

400

a short story with a twist ending, incorporating the elements of a mysterious letter and a hidden treasure

what is a creative narrative the weaves intrigue, surprise, and the discovery of a concealed prize

400

Which rapper had the most streamed album, in 2018?

what is XXXTentacion


500

what is the term for a rhyme that occurs within a single line of poetry, where a word at the end rhymes with one in the middle

what is internal rhyme

500

some style guides reccomend spaces around an em dash, while others prefer it closed up. name one style guide that suggests using spaces around an em dash.

what is the Chicago manual of style

500

an obscure or specialized vocabulary used by a particular group, often to exclude or impress others

what is jargon

500

imangine a futuristic world where humans coexist advanced AI, Write a compelling scene illustrating the ethical dillemmas arising from this coexistence.


what is a thought provoking depiction of a complex moral challenges in a society blending humanity and artificisl intelligence

500

The GOAT of Rap is?

what is YEAT