Grammar
This punctuation mark joins two independent clauses without a conjunction.
semicolon
The wind whispered through the trees" is an example of...
Personification
What is the one format that is NOT acceptable for a PRT response
Poetry
In The Crucible, this character's affair with Abigail Williams sets much of the plot's tragedy in motion. First and last name please.
John Proctor.
True or false: Ms. Schoen is married.
True
This error occurs when two complete sentences are joined with only a comma.
Comma splice
This is the term for a story, poem, or image that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden symbolic meaning, often moral or political.
Allegory
True/False
When writing a PRT that is a personal/creative format you do not need to connect to any of the prompting texts.
FALSE
In "The Yellow Wallpaper," the narrator's husband John is this profession , making his dismissal of her illness especially ironic.
A doctor.
What is Ms. Schoen's favourite English unit/topic to teach?
Shakespeare
Fix this sentence:
"She studied hard she still failed the test."
"She studied hard; she still failed the test."
"She studied hard, but she still failed the test."
What are the 3 types of irony?
Verbal, dramatic, situational
A strong thesis for a literary essay must do this in addition to stating a topic; it must be...
Debatable
In Gattaca, Vincent's genetic profile labels him one of these (a person conceived naturally without genetic selection).
"In-Valid"
How old is Ms. Schoen?
29
Identify ALL errors in this sentence:
"Although she was tired she kept working, she wanted to finish."
"Although she was tired, she kept working; she wanted to finish."
What is the difference between tone and mood?
Tone = The author's attitude towards the subject matter
Mood = The way the reader/audience is meant to feel
Using your own words to restate an idea from the text without copying the original wording.
Paraphrasing
In "Ozymandias," these are the only words that remain on the pedestal of the ruined statue — and they are deeply ironic given what surrounds them.
"My name is Ozymandias, King of Kings; / Look on my Works, ye Mighty, and despair!"?
How many degrees does Ms. Schoen have?
3
Revise this sentence in 4 ways to eliminate the errors:
Empathy is important people often ignore it in moments of fear.
1) Empathy is important, but people often ignore it in moments of fear.
2) Empathy is important; however, people often ignore it in moments of fear.
3) Empathy is important; people often ignore it in moments of fear.
4) Empathy is important. People often ignore it in moments of fear.
"We shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields" is an example of this literary device.
Anaphora
Which quotation is formatted correctly:
1. Shakespeare shows Lady Macbeth's character when she exclaims, “Come you spirits... unsex me here” (1.5.47-48).
2. Shakespeare shows Lady Macbeth's character when she exclaims, “Come you spirits... unsex me here” (1.5,47-48).
3. Shakespeare shows Lady Macbeth's character when she exclaims “Come you spirits... unsex me here” (1.5.47-48).
4. Shakespeare shows Lady Macbeth's character when she exclaims; “Come you spirits... unsex me here” (1.5.47-48).
1.
What do the 3 apparitions tell Macbeth in the cave in Act 4 Scene 1?
1. Beware Macduff
2. None of woman born shall harm Macbeth
3. Macbeth shall never be vanquished until Great Birnam Wood comes to High Dunsinane Hill.
In which city did Ms. Schoen work in Japan?
OR
Which soccer position did Ms. Schoen play?
Osaka
OR
Striker