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Finding The me
Vocab-YOU-lary
Me talk good
(incorrect grammar)
100
Define parallel structure
Taking out repetitive words and combining similar sentences and ideas is called parallel structure. In parallel structure, it is important to group similar ideas and items together.
100
This sentence gives the overall idea of the essay.
Thesis sentence
100
The definition of theme
the overall idea or message of a story, poem, novel, or play often expressed as a general statement about life.
100
Imagery
a word or group of words in a literary work, which appeal to one or more of the senses: sight, taste, touch, hearing, and smell
100
I think I did good on English Jeopardy!
I think I did well on English Jeopardy!
200
The room was cozy, warm, and the cost was affordable.
The room was cozy, warm, and affordable.
200
The process of formulating ideas before writing an essay or paragraph.
Prewriting (or brainstorming)
200
The difference between a moral and a theme.
Moral is a lesson learned from a story. Theme doesn't always have to express a a specific lesson learned, though they can be the same sometimes.
200
Irony
contrast between appearance/expectation and reality
200
DAILY DOUBLE
I don’t like the affect that Nutrasweet has on me; if I drink several Diet Coke, I get a whooping headache.
300
The coach told the players that they should get a lot of sleep, that they should not eat too much, and to do some warm-up exercises before the game.
The coach told the players that they should get a lot of sleep, not eat too much, and do some warm-up exercises before the game.
300
The number of paragraphs in an essay.
5
300
Difference between theme and main/central idea (plot)
The main/central idea is the different events that happen within the story. (plot) Theme is the overall idea that is a general statement about life.
300
Protagonist
central character of a literary work
300
Mom said, “You better clean your room or you’ll be grounded.”
Mom said, “You had better clean your room or you’ll be grounded.”
400
Larissa will either add a flock of plastic pink flamingos, or she will purchase a family of ceramic gnomes for the front lawn.
Larissa will either add a flock of plastic pink flamingos, or purchase a family of ceramic gnomes for the front lawn.
400
Two questions: What is the name of the first paragraph? What is the name of the last paragraph?
Introduction Conclusion
400
Themes can be only one word. T/F
False - it is impossible to make a general statement about life in one statement. A topic is only one word. Topic - family Theme - Family can sometimes be your worst critics, but biggest fans.
400
Theme
the main idea or message of a story, poem, novel, or play often expressed as a general statement about life.
400
When I was at Grandma’s house, she said, “Here’s one of my famous baked hams. Bring it to your mom.”
When I was at Grandma’s house, she said, “Here’s one of my famous baked hams. Take it to your mom.”
500
For his first date with Malinda, Dennis bought not only a dozen roses but he also purchased a box of chocolates.
For his first date with Malinda, Dennis bought not only a dozen roses but also a box of chocolates.
500
The style of writing that tells a specific viewpoint, usually trying to convince the reader of something, and has research to back up the points.
Argumentative
500
DAILY DOUBLE
Name two themes from The 3 Little Pigs
500
Connotation
the emotional response suggested by a word
500
I’m exhausted. I don’t think I can swim one inch further.
I’m exhausted. I don’t think I can swim one inch farther.