Grammar & Usage
Choose the correct form of “they’re”, “their” and “there”:
“_________ going to the store.”
They’re going to the store.
What is the definition of a theme?
The underlying message of the story.
What is the main idea?
The central and most important point the author is trying to make
(This is different from theme as main ideas are usually specific to a story, and themes are universal lessons)
Which is a better topic sentence?
A) Students should be allowed to use cell phones in schools everywhere for multiple reasons.
B) Cellphone usage should be allowed in school for safety reasons.B) Cellphone usage should be allowed in school for safety reasons.
What is the difference between a metaphor and a simile?
Both are dramatic comparisons, but similes use “like”, “as”, or “than”.
What is the subject of this sentence:
The student asked the teacher a question.
Student
What is a protagonist?
The main character of the story.
What is the tone of this sentence:
“The rolled her eyes and walked away quickly, slamming the door behind her.”
angry/frustrated
What is a thesis statement?
A sentence or two that clearly states the main point of the essay. It should include the topic, the claim and the reason(s).
Ex: Social media has a negative impact on teenagers because it contributes to poor mental health and reduces face-to-face communication skills.
What figurative language is this an example of?
“The flowers danced in the wind.”
Personification
What does the word significance mean?
Importance
What point of view uses “I” and “me”?
First-person
What 2 things should you use when making an inference?
1. Clues from the text
2. What you already know
What is the purpose of a transition word?
To help ideas and sentences flow smoothly from one to the next.
Examples: Therefore, In addition, Firstly, However, etc.
What is imagery?
The author uses descriptive language that appeals to the readers’ senses, and paints a picture for them.
Fix this sentence:
He don’t like scary movies.
He doesn’t like scary movies.
What is the difference between direct and indirect characterization?
Direct characterization is when the author tells the reader what a character is like (e.g., “She was kind and generous”), while indirect characterization shows the character’s traits through actions, dialogue, thoughts, or how other characters respond to them.
What does it mean to annotate a text?
To take notes while reading— marking important parts, questions, or reactions.
Select the correct answer
A) The title of a novel should be in quotation marks, and the title of short stories/poems should be italicized.
B) The title of a novel should be italicized, and the title of short stories/poems should be in quotation marks.
B) The title of a novel should be italicized, and the title of short stories/poems should be in quotation marks.
What is a hyperbole?
An extreme exaggeration
Choose the correctly punctuated sentence:
A) She tutors for math, and ELA.
B) I am going to my friends, and we are going to play video games.
B) I am going to my friends, and we are going to play video games.
What is a motif?
A motif is a recurring image, symbol, phrase, or idea that helps develop or reinforce the theme, which is the central message or underlying meaning of the story.
In Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare, the recurring motif of light and darkness (e.g., “Juliet is the sun,” “more light and light, more dark and dark our woes”) helps reinforce the theme of love being beautiful but fleeting and often doomed in a world full of conflict.
Explain symbolism, and provide an example from a short story, book, or poem you have read.
Authors represent ideas or concepts through objects, characters or events.
Examples will vary.
Revise this sentence:
because of the rain my flight to canada were delayed.Because of the rain, my flight to Canada was delayed.
What type of figurative language are these words an example of:
Bing bop boom boom boom bop bam
Onomatopoeia