Grammar
Elements of Nonfiction
Vocabulary
Words you should know
Homonyms
100
What three things must a sentence have?
Subject, verb, predicate
100
When a writer writes a story about his/her own life.
What is an autobiography?
100
Something you can be proud of;honorable.
What is the definition of the vocabulary word prestigious?
100
Being able to adapt after a negative situation; being able to "bounce back."
What is the definition of the word resilient?
100
What is correct answer for this question? The kids went to _______ friend's house. A. there B. their C. they're
Their
200
What is the subject in this sentence? On Wednesday, Ms. Robinson fell, receiving a colossal bump on her head.
Subject: Ms. Robinson
200
The story of someone's life written by someone else.
What is a biography?
200
A plan, strategy, or method.
What is the definition of the word tactic?
200
Something that is important or needed.
What is the definition of the word essential?
300
Is this a complete sentence? As they traveled farther.
No.
300
First person
What point of view does an autobiography utilize?
300
Something foreign, different, or abnormal.
What is the definition of the word alien?
300
Gigantic; huge
What is the defintion of the word colossal?
300
What is the correct answer for this question? ___________ going to his house this weekend. A. there B. their C. they're
They're
400
Is this a sentence? Ashly knew that water would be essential to bring on the camping trip.
Yes
400
Third person
What point of view does a biography utilize?
400
To overcome; a victory.
What is the definition of the word triumph?
400
To work together.
What is the definition of the word collaborate?
400
It's
What is the correct answer for this question? ________ okay sweetie, we'll go to the mall tomorrow. A. it's B. Its
500
What persuasive technique is used in this example? A. Snob Appeal B.Bandwagon Appeal C. Testimonial
Tiger Woods, a professional golf player, wears Nike!
500
When an author writes about a special incident or memory.
Whar is a memoir?
500
Being disobedient; not following orders.
What is the definition of the word defiant?
500
To talk in a convincing or persuasive manner.
What is the meaningof the word conviction?
500
Its
What is the correct answer? The bird licked ______ feathers. A. it's B. Its