Why is this sentence important?
What does it mean to read through a text briefly to gather a general idea of a text?
Skimming
The central message or meaning that the author tries to convey in a piece of literature that relates to everyday life or human experiences. Ex: Love conquers all.
B. Theme
Who is the freshman class president?
Van Carter
How many paragraphs should an extended constructed response ideally have?
4 paragraphs. Introduction, Body 1, Body 2 and a conclusion
In Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, which literary device is used when Romeo dies after finding Juliet sleeping under the influence of drugs assuming that she is dead?
Dramatic irony
What is the definition of the word, Remonstrated?
To argue
Which MLB team won the 2010 World Series?
The San Francisco Giants defeated the Texas Rangers in 5 games, 4-1.
"Life is a highway" is an example of what literary device?
Metaphor
What does A.C.E stand for?
Answer, Cite evidence, Explain
Based on the ending of The Most Dangerous Game, what can we assume about Rainsford's character?
He defeated Rainsford and stopped his hunting career.
Words or phrases that appeal to one or more of the five senses. Look, feel, sound, taste, and smell. Ex: The sick sweet smell of the red roses was all I could remember.
A. Imagery
Who is the all-time leading scorer in NBA history?
LeBron James
What are the three main components of an argumentative essay?
Claim, Supporting Reasons and Evidence
The overall feeling or atmosphere of a text is called the what?
The Mood
The definition of a word that is attached to an emotional context.
Connotation
How do you spell Coach Shig's name?
Shigematsu
The literary device that expresses something other than, or the exact opposite, of the literal meaning. Usually done in a humorous or satirical manner
Irony
Ex: Joker to the Batman
List 3 words that can better describe the mood of a text that is "negative."
(answers vary)
Who was the batter that Nolan Ryan struck out when he secured the all-time strikeouts record?
Brad Mills of the Montreal Expos, 1983