Grammar
Literary Devices
Information Resources
Texts
Lagniappe
100
The primary function of a semicolon is
to join two complete sentences
100
giving human characteristics to something non-human
PERSONIFICATION
100
a book of maps
ATLAS
100
Not an Unwind, a tithe
Lev
100
A sentence (maybe two) in your first paragraph that acts a summary of your entire paper.
Thesis Statement
200
Between AFFECT and EFFECT, which one is the verb?
affect
200
a warning or indication of a future event
FORESHADOWING
200
Newspapers and magazines are often referred to as
PERIODICALS
200
In the first paragraphs of "The Lottery" we encounter this example of foreshadowing
The boys are gathering rocks.
200
The first section on the EOC will be
an essay or constructed response
300
Would you choose A or An to fill in this blank? There is ____ X-Box in my FEMA trailer.
AN
300
an exaggerated claim or statement
HYPERBOLE
300
How would today's date be written in a MLA heading?
21 March 2017
300
The story of To Kill a Mockingbird takes place in what city during what decade?
Maycomb, AL - 1930s
300
How much time are you allowed on each section of the English EOC test?
as much time as you need
400
Fact or Opinion: Some people prefer Cane's over Popeye's
Fact
400
the repetition of initial consonant sound
ALLITERATION
400
How would the following DIRECT QUOTE from page 122 be formatted using parenthetical citations? Reverend Sykes closed his sermon.
"Reverend Sykes closed his sermon" (Lee 122).
400
When Atticus says "The defendant is not guilty, but somebody in this courtroom is." Who is the somebody?
Bob Ewell
400
GTP stands for
Grammar and Test Prep
500
Fill in the blank: Everyone should be in ____ desk when the bell rings.
His or Her (not their)
500
a mild or indirect or word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing
EUPHEMISM
500
Donald is looking to find the exact pages where photosynthesis is mentioned in his science textbook. Where should he look?
the INDEX
500
Why is it a sin to kill a mockingbird?
They are harmless, do nothing but sing.
500
What is Thoreau's 3rd option when encountering unjust laws?
Transgress (or go against) at once