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Fact vs Opinion
PIE and POV
Figurative Language
Point Of View
"What it is?"
100
The national coal strike, now into its seventh week, has caused untold hardships on the miners, their families, and the rest of the winter-weary nation.
What is an fact?
100
Do not stand at my grave and weep I am not there. I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow. I am the diamond glints on snow. I am the sunlight on ripened grain. I am the gentle autumn rain. When you awaken in the morning's hush I am the swift uplifting rush Of quiet birds in circled flight. I am the soft stars that shine at night. Do not stand at my grave and cry; I am not there. I did not die. Mary Elizabeth Frye
What is to Entertain and First Person?
100
The road was a ribbon of moonlight.
What is a Metaphor?
100
We are not as close as we once were, at least not since the thing happened. We were sitting in science class when I decided to look at her notebook. I noticed that she wasn’t taking notes.
What is first person?
100
You see these keywords in questions for this purpose of writing: Encourage, Prove, Sell, Convert, Assure, Influence, Convince, Urge, Inspire.
What is to Persuade?
200
A hospital, after all, is not the best place for a baby to be born.
What is an opinion?
200
What do you do with aluminum cans? Do you throw them in the trash, or do you recycle when you are finished with them? At the rate we are filling our landfills, we will not have anywhere else to put our trash. If you recycle, you will help the environment. The next time you throw away your Coke can, think about putting it in a recycling bin. Your effort will help save your community.
What is to Persuade and Second Person?
200
She told me that story on several million occasions.
What is Hyperbole?
200
Jessie had felt sad all day. Jessie thought and thought about his situation and he thought to himself, I need to get myself together. Maria came in the door and asked what was wrong. He told her. Maria frowned. She felt as if she were being abandoned by everyone.
What is Third Person - Omniscient?
200
The use of words that mimic sounds. They appeal to our sense of hearing and they help bring a description to life.
What is to Onomatopoeia?
300
B. J. Vukovich, author of Claws, the best-written novel of the disaster genre, will speak at tonight’s “How I Became An Author” meeting.
What is a opinion?
300
My name is Michael Smith and I was born on the 30th of August, 1967 in Long Beach, California. My parents were Eddie Smith and Joan Smith. Both of my parents are deceased. My mom died at the age of 57 in 1994 from lung cancer which was the result of smoking her whole lifetime. My father died at the age of 69 in 2006 from a massive heart attack, which was also the likely result from a lifetime of smoking. Fortunately I have been smart enough to avoid that bad habit.
What is to Inform and First Person?
300
You smiled when I pointed where A group of birches shivered in the green wood-shadow, Up to their knees in water, white and fair
What is Personification?
300
How to Properly Clean Your Disc: First, buy a CD buffer from your neighborhood Gamestop store. If you want to clean your CD for free instead, get a Q-tip or soft cloth. Use alcohol or window cleaner and wipe up and down applying light pressure as needed.
What is Second Person?
300
This type of writing amuses you when reading a story.
What is to Entertain?
400
Philip Luttgen, satirical columnist for the Daily Views, will give a rebuttal entitled “What Is An Author?”
What is a fact?
400
"And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you--ask what you can do for your country. My fellow citizens of the world: ask not what America will do for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of man. Finally, whether you are citizens of America or citizens of the world, ask of us here the same high standards of strength and sacrifice which we ask of you. With a good conscience our only sure reward, with history the final judge of our deeds, let us go forth to lead the land we love, asking His blessing and His help, but knowing that here on earth God's work must truly be our own." -John F. Kennedy
What is to Persuade and Second Person?
400

"The old, rusty swing set in the backyard creaked like an old rocking chair, swaying gently in the summer breeze. As the sun dipped below the horizon, the sky turned as orange as a juicy slice of tangerine, painting the clouds with vibrant hues."

What is a Simile?

400
Emma thought and she thought: How can I make people notice me? Then, Emma’s two twin nieces ran in the kitchen and asked Emma to make a batch of cookies for their class. She did, and the next day at the bake sale, lots of children and parents were buying her cookies.
What is Third Person - Limited?
400
It is used to create melody, establish mood, call attention to important words, and point out similarities and contrasts. Repeated consonant sounds occurring at the beginning of words or within words.
What is Alliteration?
500
Once the cavity reaches the dentin (the hard, dense, bone-like material that composes the principal mass of the tooth), it must be cleaned and filled. Some researchers, however, are beginning to question whether periodic cleaning and checking of the enamel (the calcareous substance that forms a thin layer capping the teeth) plays a significant role in preventing tooth decay.
What is a fact?
500
'Harry had taken up his place at wizard school, where he and his scar were famous … but now the school year was over, and he was back with the Dursleys for the summer, back to being treated like a dog that had rolled in something smelly. The Dursleys hadn't even remembered that today happened to be Harry's twelfth birthday. Of course, his hopes hadn't been high… .'
What is to Entertain and Third Person Limited?
500

My Family is Christmas

My Dad is Santa

He is strong and does all he can to make me smile.

My mom is a present

Sometimes not what you want but you have to be thankful for a while.

My sister is a reindeer

Annoying but guides the way for others.

And I am the Christmas Star – I know I am small

But I keep our family together. 

What is an Metaphor?

500
When I went to the store, I witnessed a girl crying on the street and I took a closer look and saw it was my friend. I walked to where she was and asked her what was wrong. She said, “Family problems.” Being a good friend, I told her to call me later if she wanted to talk about it.
What is First Person?
500
You see these keywords in questions for this purpose of writing: Show, Educate, Explain, Give information, Illustrate, Understand, Describe, Discuss, Teach.
What is to Inform?