Parts of Speech
Punctuation
Essay
Mystery
Poetry
100

This is a person, place, or thing. 

Esta es una persona, lugar o cosa.


Ex. "The CHAIR". Ex. "The TABLE".

A noun

100

How many types of commas are there?

¿Cuántos tipos de comas hay?


3 types

Introduction, Interrupting, and Lists

100

How many sentences are in a "good" paragraph?

5-7

100

Define synonym and antonym:

Choose a word and have another person give the synonym and antonym. 

Synonym is a word with similar meaning 

Antonym is a word with an opposite meaning

100

These functions like paragraphs in the story

Stanzas

200

This word describes the traits, qualities, etc of a noun. 

Esta palabra describe los rasgos, cualidades, etc. de un sustantivo.

Ex. Avonte is interesting.

Ex. Samuel is quiet. 

An adjective

200

What are the Semi Colon rules?

¿Cuáles son las reglas del punto y coma?


A semi colon lies between two complete, related sentences. 

Un punto y coma se encuentra entre dos oraciones completas y relacionadas.


200

How many paragraphs make a full essay? 

5

200

What is the difference between connotation and denotation?

Connotation: The cultural meaning of a word.

Denotation: The dictionary definition of a word. 

200

What is the rhyme scheme of the following poem:

Roses are red, 

Violets are blue,

All classes are great, 

but Mrs. Carden loves YOU. 

A

B

C

B

300

This is a word that can modify or describe a verb, adjective, another adverb, or entire sentence.

Ex. Kaylinn ran quickly to escape the monster. 

Ex. William ate slowly to prolong going back to class.  

 

An adverb. 

300

What is a short sentence with an exclamation point? 

Ex. Wow! She's awesome! 

Interjection

300

What is the first sentence of a paragraph called in a formal essay? 

Topic Sentence (hook)

300

Name SHAMPOO and all of their definitions.

SHAMPOO

300

This is when an object represents an idea or theme.

Symbolism

400

Name the 8 parts of speech

Noun, Pronoun, Verb, Adjective, Adverb, Conjunction, Preposition, Interjection

400

When do you use a semi colon and a colon?

Semi Colon: connecting two related sentences

Colon: before explanation or to add emphasis

400

What should you avoid in a formal essay?

1st and 2nd person, "my" "I" "we" 

Informal language


400

What are the 5 elements of plot and their definitions listed in order?

¿Cuáles son los 5 elementos de la trama enumerados en orden?


Exposition

Rising Action

Climax

Falling Action

Resolution

400

What is a "free verse" poem?

A poem that doesn't rhyme.