Figurative Language
What important sentence comes at the end of the introduction of an essay?
Thesis Statement
Which of these sentences is an opinion about the tragedy Romeo and Juliet? A. The feud is ended, but it is an act that only the death of their children could make happen. B. Moments later, Juliet wakes up to find Romeo dead C. Audiences will watch the entire play, hoping that something will be done so that the lovers can be saved D. It is stated that there are two households of equal status in Verona, Italy
C. Audiences will watch the entire play, hoping that something will be done so that the lovers can be saved
The universal 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 A. Thesis B. Theme C. Allusion
B. Theme
The set of ideas or emotions that are added to a word. It is not the dictionary meaning. EX: When you say that a girl walking through the hall is HOT. A. Imagery B. Connotation C. Inference
B. Connotation
What is the structure of an informational essay discussion paragraph?
Claim, Evidence, Elaboration
In Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, we know Juliet has taken a potion to make her seem dead. Romeo kills himself after he finds her. What literary device is being used. A. Dramatic irony B. Verbal irony C. Oxymoron D. Situational irony
A. Dramatic irony
Situational irony and Verbal irony deal with...
Opposites
After Daniel did his chores, he played video games. The above is an example of a/an: A. Sentence Fragment B. Phrase C. Run-On Sentence D. Complete (Proper) Sentence
D. Complete (Proper) Sentence
"We about to take everybody from every street, and throw a party in the Grand Canyon"
Hyperbole
What should always follow evidence in a discussion paragraph?
Elaboration
Jack bolted down the road to the village square, a carpet of brown and white crunching beneath his feet along the route. Which of the following best explains the meaning of a "carpet of brown and gold"? A. The dirt of the unpaved road B. The pattern of bricks lining the route C. The leaves that have fallen from the trees D. The dirty ice and snow covering the ground
D. The dirty ice and snow covering the ground
The main problem that a protagonist is trying to overcome is called...
the conflict
What is the meaning of infer or inference? A. Summarizing B. Drawing conclusions, a logical guess, what you can tell from a piece of literature C. Meaning of the story
B. Drawing conclusions, a logical guess, what you can tell from a piece of literature
For an informational essay, what is your main job?
Explain
What can we infer about the character from the following quote?
"Matilda is a special child," Mrs. Wimbly said with a stern glare in Matilda's direction, "it won't happen again."
A. Mrs. Wimbly is Matilda's aunt
B. Mrs. Wimbly is disappointed in Matilda's actions
C. Mrs. Wimbly hates Matilda
D. Matilda is a special child
B. Mrs. Wimbly is disappointed in Matilda
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 B. Diction C. Personification
A. Imagery
Name one type of conflict that can be in a story
person vs. person, person vs. society, person vs. nature, person vs. the supernatural
"How can anything so peaceful by so dangerous?"
Rhetorical Question
Name two elements that should be in an introduction.
Background information, hook, thesis
Ex: Joker to the Batman
What's the difference between "tone" and "mood"?
Tone is the author's attitude conveyed in the writing. Mood is how the writing makes the reader feel.
What is the irony in "Lamb to the Slaughter"?
The policemen end up eating the murder weapon (the lamb) that they are looking for.