Writing
Grammar
Non-Fiction
Short Stories
Novels
100

The last sentence of the introduction paragraph, which includes the argument and preview of points. 

What is a thesis statement.

100

These can be found at the ending of a prepositional phrase.

What are nouns or pronouns.

100

This was the title of Chimamanda Adichie's TedTalk Speech

What is "The Danger of a Single Story."

100

This kindergarten boy caused plenty of trouble at school and at home.

Who is Laurie.

100

He told the animals about his dream, and inspired them to take action.

Who is Old Major

200

The first sentence of the introduction paragraph which catches the readers' attention.

What is the hook.

200

This kind of phrase can always be taken out of a sentence, leaving a complete sentence.

What is a participial phrase.

200

Red Scarf Girl is an example of this type of non-fiction writing.

What is an autobiography/ memoir.

200

A boy tried to steal this woman’s purse.

Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones

200

These are the names of JiLi's brother and sister

What are JiYun and JiYong.

300

This focuses on the credibility (believability) of the argument.

What is logos

300

This kind of phrase has a verb in it which is not used as a verb.

What is an infinitive phrase.

300

The art of persuasive speaking and writing, which includes Logos, Ethos and Pathos.

What is rhetoric

300

This is the title of the story about Arturo and his selfishness with time.

What is "An Hour With Abuelo"

300

The author of The Pearl

Who is John Steinbeck

400

Write a correct MLA formatted name block.

First Lastname

Ms. Fischer, (&) Mrs. Aung 

English B2/B3

5 June 2025

400

Name the infinitive phrase: Because of the rain, we decided not to have class outside.

What is not to have class outside.

400

This author compared sap to blood, flowers to sisters, bear, deer, and eagles, to brothers, and meadows and mountains to family in his speech to the President in in 1800s.

Who is Chief Seattle 

400

This is the dog’s name in “No Guitar Blues.”

What is Roger.

400

The two phrases Boxer often said to encourage himself.

What are 

“I will work harder,” and “Napoleon is always right."

500

In addition to name block, these are two other elements of MLA format that must be included in a typed paper.

What are: 

Header, double-spaced, title centered, 1" margins, Times New Roman font

500

A preposition is used to...

What is show the relationship of a noun or pronoun to another word. (Its relation in time or space)

500

The designer of the Vietnam memorial is

Who is Maya Lin Ying

500

This is the boy’s name in “No Guitar Blues.”

What is Fausto.

500

Name three symbols and their meanings from The Pearl, that are not the pearl.

The coin: control and stability

The ants: hard work and the nature of things

The rifle: wealth

The shawl: protection

The scorpion: danger