Literature
What is it called when characters speak to each other in a text?
What is dialogue?
How many paragraphs in an informative/expository essay?
What is 5?
What is a simile?
What is a comparison using like or as?
What goes into each body paragraph, but is not in the intro or conclusion?
What is a quote?
If there is a question about the text and you are short for time, is it okay to skim the text to find your answer?
What is: The specific group of people you aim to reach with your writing
What is a metaphor?
What is a comparison NOT using like or as?
"I love sunshine", (Sexton 3).
What instrument does Ms. Sexton play?
Piccolo
"Persevere and success will come", is an example of what?
What is a theme?
What is the first two things you should do when starting the essay writing process?
What is come up with your thesis then find your quotes?
What is personification?
What is, giving human traits to an inanimate object?
What are the two parts of a thesis statement?
What are a claim and three supporting reasons?
What is Miss Burton's favorite place to shop?
What is TJ Max?
What is the resolution of a story?
What is: how the story resolves itself at the end?
What is something you include specifically in an argumentative essay?
What is a counterclaim?
What is a detail in a text?
What is: A specific piece of information, not the overall idea
What are two things you should you do after you're done writing an essay (revising)?
Check for capitalizations, punctuation, run on sentences, incomplete sentences, spelling errors, and confusing sentences
What is "mood" in a text?
What is the general tone/vibe of a story (ex. creepy, lighthearted, somber, melancholy, etc.).
When comparing characters from two different stories, what is one aspect you could consider?
What is: traits, motivations, perspectives, or how they respond to challenges?
How should you start a body paragraph?
What is, state your reason that is the topic of the paragraph.
Why is it important to include sensory details in your writing?
What is: It makes your writing more interesting, specific, and effective.
What should you do if you can't find a quote to support your reason?
What is: consider finding a different reason that fits with a quote you can find
What is Miss Burton's cat's name?
Who is Lady?