Grammar
How can you fix the sentence below?
fort worth is a city in texas.
Fort Worth is a city in Texas.
What are two things you NEED to have in an introduction paragraph?
1. Thesis statement
2. Background Information
Based on the article: "The Top Five Reasons Video Games Are Good for Your Health".
Which of the following is not listed in this article as a primary benefit of video games?
Answer: B
B is the best choice because the article does not list enhanced literacy as a benefit of video games. A, C, and D are not the best choices because they are all benefits of video games that are actually discussed in the article.
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What is a theme?
The theme is the underlying meaning of the story.
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Three ways to reduce stress include taking deep breaths, to walk outside, and reading a good book.
Three ways to reduce stress include taking deep breaths, walking outside, and reading a good book.
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Which of the following is a critique rather than a summary of this article?
Answer: C
C is the best choice because it offers an opinion-based critique of the article rather than a fact-based summary of the article. A, B, and D are not the best choices because they are all fact-based summaries rather than opinion-based critiques of the article.
What is the formula of an SCR/R.A.C.E.E. paragraph?
1. Restate and argument/claim
2. Cited Evidence
3. Explanation
(Bonus point if you included the transition.)
What is the difference between mood and tone.
Mood describes the atmosphere of the setting.
Tone describes an author's/character's feelings toward a topic.
What is the difference between a direct object and an indirect object?
A direct object is the person or thing that directly receives the action or effect of the verb.
An indirect object is the word or phrase that receives the direct object.
What are the purposes of the informational essay and the argumentative essay?
Informational essays inform readers.
Argumentative essays persuade readers to believe the writer's argument.
What is the overall theme of this article?
Answer: A
A is the best choice because it best represents the overall theme of the article, which is that video games offer a number of benefits. B, C, and D are not the best choices because they do not represent the overall theme of the article.
How long should your explanation of the quote be in an SCR?
The explanation should be twice as long as the quote.
What is anaphora?
Write a grammatically correct sentence that includes the following:
1. A gerund verb
2. A contrasting conjunction
3. The word "Serendipity"
1. -ing verb
2. but
3. Serendipity
What kind of essay would this sentence best fit into?
While some people might believe that Edward Cullen is the perfect boyfriend, Bella should have chosen Jacob.
Argumentative essay
Based off the poem "Caged".
What do lines 18-22 reference?
Answer: B
B is the best choice because lines 18-22 reference the narrator’s desire for a fresh start. A, C, and D are not the best choices because they do not accurately reflect the theme of lines 18-22.
How many quotes should be in a "compare and contrast" style SCR?
There should be at least two quotes used when comparing and contrasting an element of the text?
Summarize the Goldilocks fairytale in two sentences.
You cannot repeat any words.
Example:
A girl breaks into the house that belongs to three bears. She commits theft and vandalism before fleeing.
Write a grammatically correct sentence that follows the following formula:
Subject, Predicate, Direct Object, Indirect Object
Your sentence cannot include the letter "e".
1. Follows formula
2. No words use the letter "e".
Write a rebuttal to the following paragraph:
Some people believe that Hawaii is the best vacation destination. According to Totally Believable Journalist, "Hawaii is at the top of many bucket lists. Thirty-three percent of people in our poll said that Hawaii is their top destination choice for a vacation" (Pseudo, 34). Since almost a third of people in the journalist's poll chose the popular tropical state as their top destination, some make the argument that Hawaii is the best of all vacation spots.
Explanation of why Hawaii is not the best vacation destination.
Based on the poem "Caged".
What is the connotation of the word “dungeon” in line 8?
Answer: C
C is the best choice because the connotation of the word “dungeon” is that the narrator’s life is dark and unrelenting. A, B, and D are not the best choices because they do not accurately represent the real connotation of the word “dungeon.”
Write a claim to the following prompt:
Explain the mood of the show "Stranger Things".
The mood of the show "Stranger Things" can best be described as (mood word).
Analysis: In the Disney movie, Encanto, why does Bruno wear green? Explain why the creators made this choice.