Writing
Write the outline for an argumentative essay
Introduction (Thesis)
Body Paragraph One
Body Paragraph Two
Body Paragraph Three
Counterclaim
Conclusion
List 3 hyphen rules
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What are groups of lines in a poem called?
Stanzas
Define simile
A comparison using like or as
Correct the following textual evidence and MLA citation:
According to the article, "76% of teenagers do not get enough sleep at night." (Smith, 77).
According to the article, "76% of teenagers do not get enough sleep at night" (Smith 77).
Fix ALL errors related to literary present tense in the following passage:
In Langston Hughes’s poem "Harlem," the speaker asks what happens to a dream deferred and presented a series of vivid similes to explore the consequences. The poem opened with a simple question, then builds tension through increasingly intense imagery, such as “does it dry up / like a raisin in the sun?” Hughes invites readers to consider the emotional and social impact of unfulfilled dreams. By the end, the speaker suggested that these deferred dreams may eventually “explode,” leaving the reader with a sense of urgency and warning.
In Langston Hughes’s poem "Harlem," the speaker asks what happens to a dream deferred and presents a series of vivid similes to explore the consequences. The poem opens with a simple question, then builds tension through increasingly intense imagery, such as “does it dry up / like a raisin in the sun?” Hughes invites readers to consider the emotional and social impact of unfulfilled dreams. By the end, the speaker suggests that these deferred dreams may eventually “explode,” leaving the reader with a sense of urgency and warning.
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What is the term for the universal message of a poem?
Theme
Define Hyperbole
An extreme exaggeration
In a MLA work cited page (at the end of an essay) which part of the citation would be italicized or in quotes?
A. The title of the work you referenced
B. The author's name
C. The publisher's name
A. The title of the work you referenced
Longer works: Italicized (books, movies, plays)
Shorter works: "Quotes" (poems, songs, short stories, articles
When writing an argumentative essay, you might include rhetorical appeals. List the three rhetorical appeals and define them
Ethos: Appeal to credibility
Logos: Appeal to Logic
Pathos: Appeal to emotions
Write a sentence correctly using a hyphenated word to describe a noun.
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Who is the speaker of a poem?
The speaker of a poem is the voice saying the words, kind of like the narrator in a story. It’s not always the poet themselves—it could be a made-up character, a historical figure, or even an object or animal.
Write an example of alliteration
Sally sells sea shells by the sea shore
Sort each of the following into PRIMARY and SECONDARY sources:
-Journal entries from a former U.S. President
- A magazine article about Civil War reenactments
-A biography about Mozart
-A book listing all the characters in The Great Gatsby
-A film documentary about evolution
Primary:
-Journal entries from a former U.S. President
Secondary:
- A magazine article about Civil War reenactments
-A biography about Mozart
-A book listing all the characters in The Great Gatsby
-A film documentary about evolution
Fix the dialogue errors in the following narrative:
Sarah whispered, "move over, please, so I can sit down".
"No way! Get your own chair." John responded.
She was defeated. She grabbed her things and walked away slowly. "You don't have to be so rude." she muttered under her breath.
Sarah whispered, "move over, please, so I can sit down."
"No way! Get your own chair," John responded.
She was defeated. She grabbed her things and walked away slowly. "You don't have to be so rude," she muttered under her breath.
Write a sentence that includes a correctly placed comma with an infinitive phrase
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I try to rise, I try to stand,
I try to hold the world in hand.
I try to hope, I try to see,
I try to be the best of me.
How does the author's use of repetition develop the meaning of the poem?
In the poem "Still I Try," the repeated phrase “I try” highlights the speaker’s determination and ongoing effort. Even though the tasks are hard—rising, standing, hoping—the repetition shows that the speaker doesn’t give up, and that trying itself is powerful.
The repeated phrase also creates rhythm and reinforces the theme of perseverance. By hearing “I try” over and over, the reader feels the persistence and emotional weight behind those words.
Write an example of a simile, metaphor, and personification
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Simile: She was as fast as a fox
Personification: The trees whispered the sweet sound of summer.
Metaphor: Time is a thief
If your teacher asked you to do further research on Emily Dickinson, which topic is too broad for you to use for a two-page paper?
A. Emily Dickinson's poetry
B. Concrete imagery in Emily Dickinson's poetry
C. Irregular meter and rhyme in Emily Dickinson's poetry
D. Emily Dickinson's use of capitalization and punctuation
A.
This is far too broad and not specific enough.
What are ALL five text structures and which type of essay would the text structures be used?
Informational Essay
Compare/Contrast, Problem/Solution, Descriptive, Cause/Effect, Chronological
What are the FOUR major sentence types and how many independent and dependent clauses does each have?
Simple: One Independent Clause
Compound: Two Independent Clauses (Joined with comma and Coordinating Conjunction-FANBOY)
Complex: One Independent Clause and One Dependent Clause (Subordinating Conjunctions- AAAWUBBUS)
Compound/Complex: One dependent clause and Two independent Clauses
What is the overall theme of the poem, "The Garden of the Mind"?
Each book’s a seed you choose to sow,
In rows of thought where ideas grow.
With every page your fingers turn,
The sun of effort makes roots firm.
Studying is the water, clear—
It feeds the dreams you hold so near.
Neglect it, and the garden fades,
But tend it well—see how it blazes.
For knowledge is a tree that stands,
Planted strong by your own hands.
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Diligent studying nurtures personal growth and long-term success
How does figurative language enhance the overall meaning of a poem or story? Why do author's use figurative language?
dds depth and emotional power to a text. It helps readers visualize ideas, feel emotions more strongly, and understand complex themes in a more relatable way.
Which research question would lead to the most information about dropout rates as they vary from country to country?
A. How do truancy laws differ in other countries?
B. Do European countries offer an equivalent Diploma?
C. Can students in other countries dropout of school at age 16?Can students in other countries dropout of school at age 16?
D. How do dropout rates in America compare to those in other countries?
D.