Book Review!!
In the book Holes why does Stanley Yelnats go to Camp Green Lake?
He was framed for stealing shoes.
What is a SIMILIE?
Comparing something using LIKE or AS.
In the process of writing what do you do in the “prewriting step”?
Chose a topic, collect facts, and brainstorm.
How many paragraphs are in a TDA?
5 paragraphs.
What is a METAPHOR?
In a descriptive essay what is the point trying to be made?
To give a detailed explanation about a topic.
What are some transition words you use when showing text evidence? (list 2)
"The text says..." "The author wrote..." "According to the text..."
What type of poem has 5 STANZAS?
A quintet poem.
What is a IDIOM?
a common phrase or expression with a figurative meaning that cannot be understood just by taking the literal definitions of its individual words.
in an essay or story what is the climax of the essay or story?
the most interesting part of an essay or story, the plot twist.
What is the MAIN idea of Stargirl?
The importance of staying true to yourself despite societal pressure to conform.
What is a HYPERBOLE?
Extreme, deliberate exaggeration used for emphasis or to create a strong emotional response.
where should the comma be added in this sentence? “My father a pilot is teaching me about aviation.”
My father, a pilot, is teaching me about aviation.”