Essay Writing
What word should writers avoid using when writing an essay?
I
What is another word for a narrative?
A story
"The novel was filled with intriguing characters that kept readers engaged until the last page."
What does "intriguing" mean?
A) Simple
B) Confusing
C) Interesting
D) Unpleasant
C
What is the term used to refer to the person talking in a poem?
The speaker
What is a "protagonist"?
The protagonist is the main character in a story, often facing a conflict or challenge that drives the plot.
How many sentences should a well-developed analysis typically contain in a paragraph?
2-3 sentences long.
This is when characters talk to each other.
Dialogue
"The detective was very astute, noticing details that others overlooked."
What does "astute" mean?
A) Slow to understand
B) Uninterested
C) Clumsy
D) Sharp
D
What is a simile, and how is it different from a metaphor?
A simile compares two unlike objects using "like or "as" and a metaphor compares without using "like" or "as"
Explain what a "conflict" is in a narrative.
A conflict is a struggle between opposing forces in a story, which can be internal (within a character) or external (between characters or groups).
Fix the following quote to make it properly cited:
"Reading is the key to knowledge." page 17
On page 17 it states, "Reading is the key to knowledge."
Fix the following dialogue to make it properly formatted:
"John asked Do we have school today"?
John asked, "Do we have school today?"
OR
"Do we have school today?" asked John.
"After climbing to the top of the mountain, Sarah felt an exhilarating rush of joy as she took in the breathtaking view of the valley below."
What does "exhilarating" mean?
A) Dull
B) Excitement
C) Frightening
D) Tiring
B
"The classroom was a beehive of activity as students buzzed around, sharing ideas and working on their projects."
Identify two types of figurative language in the sentence.
Metaphor: The classroom was a beehive
Onomatopoeia: Buzzed
What is the definition of "theme" in literature?
The lesson or moral of a story.
What should your introduction paragraph include? Name three things.
-Hook
-Summary
-Thesis
What are the four elements of fiction you should note at the top of your graphic organizers?
Characters, conflict, pov, and setting
"The author's meticulous attention to detail made the story come alive."
What does "meticulous" mean?
A) Careless
B) Hasty
C) Precise
D) Average
C
The sun sets low, painting the sky,
With hues of orange, as day waves goodbye.
Whispers of night begin to creep,
While the world around slowly falls asleep.
The night is calm, a moment to pause.
What is the rhyme scheme in this poem?
aabbc
What is imagery?
Imagery is the use of descriptive language that appeals to the senses, creating vivid mental pictures.
What are three key components that should be included in a strong conclusion paragraph?
Restate your thesis sentence, summarize the main ideas, end your essay with a final thought.
What is the difference between third person limited and third person omniscient point of view?
In third person limited point of view, the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of only one character.
In contrast, third person omniscient point of view allows the narrator to know and reveal the thoughts and feelings of all characters in the story.
"The scientist's discovery was revolutionary, changing the way we understand biology."
What does "revolutionary" mean?
A) Groundbreaking
B) Ordinary
C) Repetitive
D) Unimportant
A
Beneath the stars, the night was still,
A whispered breeze gave all a thrill.
The moonlight danced on leaves so bright,
As dreams took flight into the night.
How would you cite lines 3-4?
According to lines 3-4 the speaker says, "The moonlight dances on leaves so bright,/As dreams took flight into the night.
What is the difference between tone and mood?
Tone is the author's attitude towards the subject. Mood is the overall atmosphere or feeling.