How many different "layers/parts" are in our writing "sandwich"? And what are they?
FIVE: introduction, body 1, body 2, body 3, conclusion.
100
What are the two types of CHARACTERIZATION?
Direct and Indirect
100
How can we tell if a text is written in "first" person point of view?
It will have "I", "we", "us", etc.
100
A letter from Abraham Lincoln to his brother would be considered what type of "source"?
PRIMARY SOURCE
200
How do we know that a comparison is a SIMILE?
It uses "like" or "as".
200
How can we tell if a story is written in "third person" point of view?
Third person uses "he", "she", "they"...etc.
200
What is FORESHADOWING?
Foreshadowing is a literary device that writers use to give clues or hints about something that will happen later in a story.
200
Paraphrase this statement:
Ms. Ahokas loves animals so much that she spent half of her time in college taking classes in biology, zoology, and agriculture. Her love was so strong that she eventually went on to graduate school to study veterinary medicine and now owns her own animal clinic.
200
Name two CONFLICTS that Junior faces in our readings from "Diary of a Part-Time Indian"?
1. Native American vs. White
2. Junior vs. Reservation
300
Define THEME.
The theme is the message or lesson that the writer is trying to convey.
300
Why is it important to use supporting details?
Details provide more information and help support our points/arguments in our essays. They give validity/credibility to our writing.
300
What literary device is this an example of?
"I can't believe I just did that! I should never have gone into that bookstore to try to talk to Angela. What a huge mistake. She made it clear last week that she never wanted to see me again after our argument at the dance. Now I've really messed everything up. I don't even know if I'll be able to show my face at school on Monday."
SOLILOQUY
300
What is the difference between a PRIMARY and a SECONDARY source?
PRIMARY SOURCE: Written or created by a person that was actually there at the time of the event. (direct details)
SECONDARY SOURCE: Written or created by someone who not actually at the time of the event. (explanation/commentary)
300
TWO PARTS
1. What state is Mr. Workman from?
2. Where will Ms. Ahokas and Ms. Baker be teaching next year?
1. Missouri
2. Miami, Florida
400
Why is it important to use IMAGERY in our writing?
Imagery appeals to the five senses and makes the reader feel like there are there with the characters.
400
In our conclusion paragraph, what does "S.T.O.P." stand for?
S= Sum it up
T= Thesis revisit/restatement
O= Outreach to the reader
P= POW! statement
400
DAILY DOUBLE!!!
Write out an example of PERSONIFICATION.
The wind ran through the trees until it arrived at the house, whispering through the windows and into the ears of the sleeping children.
400
Define THESIS statement.
A thesis statement contains the main ideas or arguments that will be discussed in a paper.
400
DAILY DOUBLE!!!
What were the two symbols in "The Gift of the Magi"?
1. Hair combs
2. Pocket watch/watch chain
500
What is ALLEGORY?
Allegory is a narrative that serves as an extended metaphor. (The whole story stands for/is a metaphor for something else).
500
What is the difference between PARAPHRASING and SUMMARIZING?
Paraphrasing: Paraphrasing is ?taking a section of a text ?and restating it in ?your OWN words.
Summarizing: A summary is a short piece of writing about a longer piece. A summary includes only the most important details or main ideas.
500
Give and example of a METAPHOR.
Example:
Tulsa is a blistering desert in the summertime.
500
What are the three PERSUASIVE appeals?
(There are 3! ...Think about old Greek words!)
1. Ethos
2. Logos
3. Pathos
500
In what country are the child soldiers and Joseph Kony located?