Vocabulary
Define the prefix "trans-".
What is across, beyond?
This is the part of the plot where two opposing forces are fighting for power...
What is the conflict?
A paragraph form that always has a topic, quote, and analysis.
What is TIQA?
Name the figurative language: Her eyes lit up like fireflies when she saw the actor.
What is a simile?
The due date for the research essay.
When is January 1st?
What prefix means above, beyond, super?
What is "hyper-"?
This is the part of the story where the author introduces the characters, the setting, and the basic situation.
What is the exposition?
Name this type of text structure: The car was yellow. It had a sunroof and shiny rims. It is very fast. In addition to the sunroof, another perk is the great sound system.
What is description?
Name the figurative language: That kid is a vacuum - eating everything in sight!
What is a metaphor?
The style/format required for the research essay.
What is MLA format?
Using the prefix "co-", what word could you use to describe someone you work with?
What is a coworker?
This is the part of the story where the conflict is developed... the part where things are "getting good".
What is the rising action?
Name the type of text structure: Nests and houses are both shelters. People live in houses and birds live in nests. We both use these shelters to keep out wind and rain. Houses are built on the ground and nests are generally built in a tree or bush.
What is compare and contrast?
Name the figurative language: This homework is going to take years!
What is a hyperbole?
Name this body paragraph: Size of the problem - how many people does it affect, and who are those people? How serious is it? How is it measured or perceived?
What is body paragraph 1(or scope)?
Using the prefix "con-", what word could you use to describe building (putting TOGETHER) a puzzle?
What is construct?
This is the part of the story where the problem in the book is resolved. There is no longer a conflict.
What is the resolution?
Name the text structure: You have to be careful when you go outside this time of year. There are ticks in the grass and bushes. If you get bitten by a tick you, the bite may result in Lyme disease. Consequently, you may have to take some medicine to make you feel better.
What is cause and effect?
Name the figurative language: The stars danced in the midnight sky.
What is personification?
The number of quotes each body paragraph needs.
What are two quotes?
A prefix commonly used when describing space, a place between galaxies and dimensions.
What is "inter-"?
This is the part of the plot where the action reaches its highest level. This is the most intense part of the story.
What is the climax?
Name the text structure: At first, the small fish asked the whale if he had ever tasted man. Then, the small fish sent the whale to where the man was on a raft. Next, the whale at the man. Following that, the man made a grate out of his raft. Finally, the man returned home safely.
What is sequence?
Name the type of figurative language:
- old news
- organized chaos
- original copy
What is an oxymoron?
The point of view required for this essay.
What is third person?