The Shining Sword
Synonyms and Antonyms
Letter Writing
Paragraphs and Essays
Grammar and Sentence Structure
100

The Shining Sword is this type of story, where teh characters and events symbolize deeper spiritual meanings.

What is an allegory? 

100

A synonym for happy.

What is joyful, cheerful, etc.?

100

A formal letter begins with this greeting.

What is a salutation (e.g., “Dear Mr. Smith,”)?

100

In the R.A.C.E method, the “R” stands for this.

What is Restate the question?

100

A comparison that does not use “like” or “as.”

What is a metaphor?


200

The shining sword itself represents this key part of the Christian life.

What is the Gospel or the Word of God 

200

An antonym for brave.

What is cowardly?

200

This part of the letter includes your name or signature.

What is the closing?

200

The top and bottom “buns” of a burger essay refer to these two parts.

What are the introduction and conclusion?

200

This type of sentence shows strong emotion and ends with an exclamation mark.

What is an exclamatory sentence?

300

The main character, Lanus, represents a person who becomes this in the Christian faith.

What is a believer or follower of Christ?

300

A synonym for quick.

What is fast, rapid, etc.?

300

Formal letters should use this type of tone.

What is a polite and professional tone?

300

The “E” in R.A.C.E asks you to do this with your answer.

What is Explain your evidence?

300

Identify the sentence type: “Because it was raining, we stayed inside.”

What is a complex sentence?

400

The Dark Prince symbolizes this spiritual enemy.

What is Satan or evil?

400

An antonym for ancient.

What is modern or new?

400

This appears at the top right or left and shows when the letter was written.

What is the date?

400

The “meat” or middle part of a burger essay is called this.

What is the body paragraph(s)?

400

A run-on sentence can be fixed by adding one of these punctuation marks.

What is a period, semicolon, or comma + conjunction?

500

When Lanus chooses to surrender and accept the King’s gift, this symbolizes the moment in the gospel when someone does what?

What is accept salvation, turn to Christ, or receive God’s grace?

500

A pair of antonyms: scarce and ________.

What is plentiful?

500

The paragraph explaining the reason for your letter is called this.

What is the body?

500

This part of the R.A.C.E paragraph provides proof from the text.

What is Cite evidence?

500

The grammatical term for a word that describes a verb

What is an adverb?