Grammar
Is "and" a conjunction or a preposition?
A conjunction
Is there only one poem form or are there multiple forms?
There are multiple forms.
What was the book with the tortured child called?
"The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas"
What is a form of plagiarism?
Possible answers:
- Copying
- Stealing ideas
- Not giving a source credit
What are connotations and what are the two types?
They are feeling or emotional words. They can be positive or negative.
What is the difference between an adverb and an adjective?
Adverbs enhance verbs, and adjectives enhance nouns.
What type of poem is this: "I like to sleep/ While nobody takes a peep"?
A ryhming poem.
What was the name the villagers gave the drowned man?
Esteban
What is a thesis?
The stance the author takes. It's a main idea sentence and previews to the readers what to expect.
What does SOAPSTONE stand for?
Subject, occasion, audience, purpose, speaker, and tone.
What does FANBOYS stand for?
For, and, nor, but, or, yet, and so.
What kind of poem is this: "I understand fun/ However scary it is/ Still think out the box"?
A haiku.
In "The Open Boat," who were the four main characters?
The captain, the cook, the correspondent, and the oiler.
What is a counterargument?
It's when in an argument paper, the author talks about the other side of the argument and then explains why it is wrong.
What is register (hint: 3 parts)?
Field, tenor, and mode.
Are commas and periods ever interchangeable?
No!
What are the five poem forms we learned?
Concrete, limerick, haiku, rhyme, and narration.
Why did the story that took place in Omelas get its title?
Because the title is in honor of the people who felt guilty enough about the child to leave the utopia.
What is a 5 paragraph style essay?
It's made up of an introduction, 2-3 body paragraphs including often times a counterargument, and a conclusion. This is a basic essay form.
What are the three forms of rhetoric/argument?
Ethos, pathos, and logos.
Which of the following are cases where you capitalize?
a. For proper nouns (e.g. titles)
b. For the pronoun "I"
c. At the beginning of a sentence
d. All of the above
d. All of the above
How many syllables are in the following line: I deserve an Emmy Award for my acting"?
Twelve syllables.
In "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy," why did Arthur lay in front of his house?
He hoped to stop the bulldozer that was going to demolish his property.
What is the process of writing an essay?
Could include the following:
- Outlining
- Writing multiple drafts
- Restructuring
- Editing
Is nihilism the same as existentialism?
No, it is a negative form of existentialism. Nihilism says life is meaningless, whereas other forms of existentialism encourage people to take fate into their own hands.