Narrative/Descriptive
The feeling the reader gets from a story.
Mood
What is context clues?
Context Clues - Information a reader can get from the reading that helps show what a word or group of words means
How do you form the infinitive phrase?
When we use the word 'to' before a verb in a sentence, we are using the infinitive verb form.
How do you form the gerund?
A gerund is a verb form that ends in -ing and is used as a noun.
True/False
Participles come in four varieties: present, past, instantly and figuratively
False
List the elements of narrative.
Plot, Conflict, Setting, Characters and Theme
Sam has lived in Merrytown his entire life. However, tomorrow Sam and his family would be moving 100 miles away to Rosslare. 1. What is the name of the town where Sam and his family are moving?
The name of the town is Rosslare.
1. In which sentence is the form of the verb (run) functioning as the infinitive?
We were ( running) on the track.
We went to the river (to wash) my clothes
I my clothes (was taken) to the laundry.
We went to the river (to wash) my clothes
True/False
A gerund can be used in all the ways a noun can be used.
True
How do you identify a participle?
They end in -ing and modify nouns
They end in -ed (except for some irregular verbs.
What is topic sentence?
Introduces the reader to the subject or the focus of the paragraph.
The child was rushed to the hospital after she had an adverse reaction to the medicine.
e. Healing
f. Harmful
g. Soothing
h. Helpful
f. Harmful
I like to keep my stapler and tape right at hand.
I often use a calculator to check my work.
I intend to study for my next algebra exam.
to keep
to check
to study
Swimming, another aquatic sport, demands physical endurance.
A more leisurely form of exercise is walking.
Although it may seem leisurely, sailing also requires strength.
1. Swimming
2. Walking
3. Sailing
1. The thief arrested for the robbery shot at the security guard.
a. gerund b. participle c. infinitive
b
Who is a protangonist ?
Who is a antagonist ?
P- Villain/a person who actively opposes or is hostile to someone or something; an adversary.
A- Hero/the leading character or one of the major characters in a play, film, novel, etc.
What does QAR stands for?
Question Answer Relationship
Infinitive Phrases
For some, the attempt to understand his writing is a challenge.
However, most people like to see the plays performed.
to understand his writing
to see the plays performed.
Gerund Phrase
My grandfather and his friends enjoy swimming at the beach.
The growling of the chained dogs made me uneasy.
swimming at the beach
growling of the chained dogs
Laughing, Dave rescued the whining puppy from the high bed.
Chosen by the selection committee, Cindy felt extremely honored.
Laughing
Chosen by the selection committee
What infromation should be in the second paragraph of a narrative?
2. Middle/Events
Describe what took place. Use transitional words such as (Suddenly, As soon as, Before, Meanwhile...)
Two three ways in which you can find the meaning of unknown words in a sentence?
The three ways are:
Definition
Synonyms
Antonyms
True or False
An infinitive phrase consists of an infinitive and any modifiers or complements the infinitive has.
True
Gerund/Infinitive
To see a play staged can be a great pleasure.
Sweating over a hot stove in August is not fun.
Many famous actors have wanted to play the part of Hamlet.
My favorite weekend activity is singing with a local band.
1. Infinitive
2. Gerund
3. Infinitive
4. Gerund
While playing the tuba, Orin felt as if his world was perfect.
a. gerund b. participle c. infinitive
The politician’s broken promises were all that the voters remembered.
a. gerund b. participle c. infinitive
A. Gerund
B. Participle