Grammar
This punctuation mark joins two independent clauses
semicolon
A writer describes a character’s anger as “a storm gathering behind his eyes.”
What literary device is being used here?
Metaphor and imagery
What is the one format that is NOT acceptable for a PRT response
Poetry
Who says this quote and in which text?
“You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view.”
Atticus Finch, To Kill a Mockingbird
True or false: Ms. Schoen is married
True
This error occurs when two complete sentences are joined with only a comma.
Comma splice
Identify the literary device used when an object represents a larger abstract idea, such as the mockingbird representing innocence.
Symbolism
This paragraph structure helps organize evidence and explanation in body paragraphs.
TEEL
What does the curse on Ashitaka most clearly symbolize?
The destructive spread of hatred and violence.
How old is Ms. Schoen?
28
This punctuation mark is correctly used after a complete sentence to introduce a quotation or list.
colon
In Romeo and Juliet, light and dark recurring imagery is an example of
motif
A strong PRT body paragraph must explain how the evidence supports this element.
Thesis statement
Which character undergoes the greatest shift/change in Romeo and Juliet? Explain briefly.
Juliet — she matures rapidly through love, conflict, and isolation
How many degrees does Ms. Schoen have?
3
Identify the error: Because Romeo acts impulsively.
Sentence fragment, not a complete thought
What type of irony occurs when Romeo kills himself believing Juliet is dead?
Dramatic irony
Using your own words to restate an idea from the text without copying the original wording.
Paraphrasing
What was the name of the protagonist in the short story "Initiation"?
Millicent
What is Ms. Schoen's favourite English topic to teach?
Shakespeare
Revise this sentence in 4 ways to eliminate the errors:
Empathy is important people often ignore it in moments of fear.
Empathy is important, but people often ignore it in moments of fear.
Empathy is important; however, people often ignore it in moments of fear.
Empathy is important; people often ignore it in moments of fear.
Empathy is important. People often ignore it in moments of fear.
Tone = The author's attitude towards the subject matter
Mood = The way the reader/audience is meant to feel
Which quotation is formatted correctly:
1. Shakespeare shows Romeo’s impulsiveness when he exclaims, “Did my heart love till now?” (1.5.50).
2. Shakespeare shows Romeo’s impulsiveness when he exclaims, “Did my heart love till now?” (1.5,50).
3. Shakespeare shows Romeo’s impulsiveness when he exclaims “Did my heart love till now?” (1.5.50).
4. Shakespeare shows Romeo’s impulsiveness when he exclaims; “Did my heart love till now?” (1.5.50).
1
Who was the original Finch who came from England and founded Finch's Landing in TKAM.
Simon Finch
In which city did Ms. Schoen work in Japan?
Osaka