Essay Writing
The 3 main parts of an essay
What are the introduction, body and conclusion?
“I looped the basket over my arm and went down the pavement toward the store. I was proud; I felt like a grown-up” (Wright1).
Name the device used that compares 2 things using "like" or"as."
What is simile?
Wright was very careful and deliberate about his word choice. He uses words like “terrified, hostile, deadly, flayed” to describe Richard’s world. Name the literary device.
What is diction?
The correct sentence is:
A) Children need the love to grow.
B) Children need love to grow.
What is B?
In this sentence, the word divert most nearly means: “The suspect tried to divert attention from his crime by inventing an alibi.”
Bonus- create a sentence with the word divert
What is to shift or turn away?
The sentence in the introduction that tells the reader the purpose of the essay
Bonus*: Create one for the prompt: Should stricter gun laws be passed?
What is thesis statement?
Create one for the prompt: Should stricter gun laws be passed?
The author shows Richard’s fear through his running, crying, and pleading, instead of simply saying he was afraid. Name the literary element.
*Bonus
What is characterization?
Bonus: What is indirect characterization?
A snake often symbolizes danger or evil in literature. What might a bridge symbolize?
What is connection, change, or transition?
Which sentence uses the word form correctly?
A) Her cleverness allowed her to solve the puzzle quickly.
B) He was very cleverness at fixing problems.
What is A?
The author uses violent imagery to ______ the reader’s emotions.
This word best fits this sentence:
Options: relieve / pierce / emphasize / chase
What is emphasize?
The type of essay that tries to convince the reader of your opinion using reasons and evidence
What is a argumentative or persuasive essay?
“I was alone upon the dark, hostile streets” (Wright 2).
The streets are described as if they were enemies. Name the device that gives human qualities to objects or things.
What is personification?
The difference between mood and tone.
What is tone is the author’s attitude toward the subject or audience while mood is the feeling or atmosphere created for the reader.
The correct sentence is:
A) She is studying the biology because she wants to be a doctor.
B) She is studying biology because she wants to be a doctor.
What is B?
Choose the best word for each blank:
In ancient myths, gods were believed to be immortal, while humans were considered ______ beings who faced the constant ______ of death.
(mortal / threat / clever / relieve)
What is "In ancient myths, gods were believed to be immortal, while humans were considered mortal beings who faced the constant threat of death."
The period goes here when using MLA-before or after the parenthetical citation.
Bonus: Show us this quote by Wright page 45 in MLA style: Education is the key to success
What is after parenthetical citations?
Bonus: What is "Education is the key to success" (Wright 45).
Richard must decide between being beaten at home or fighting the boys in the street. Name the element.
Bonus:
What is conflict?
What is Conflict (person vs. self and person vs. society)?
The word “gang” is used instead of “group of boys.” What literary device makes gang carry a more dangerous meaning?
Bonus* "savage" behavior or "fearless" behavior
What is connotation?
Bonus: Which has more of a negative connotation: What is savage?
Fill in the blanks:
The conference included discussions on climate change, but only one panel addressed ___ impact it has on developing countries in ___ long term.
(a / an / the/ for)
What is "The conference included discussions on climate change, but only one panel addressed the impact it has on developing countries in the long term?
She said he had a "grand life, [while she had a] pinched-in life” (Yezierska 1).
"Pinched in life" suggests:
What is a life that is small, limited, or lacking opportunities?
These are 3 of the many ways you can have a hook or start an introduction.
*Bonus: Create a hook for the topic "hope."
What is anecdote, definition, quote, scenario, question, etc?
Bonus: answers may vary
Richard runs from the gang in fear, but once he fights back, the boys run from him in fear. Name the literary device.
Bonus*
What is irony?
What is situational irony?
The difference between symbolism and a metaphor.
What is metaphor is a direct comparison, while symbolism uses an object to stand for or represent a larger idea?
In Shakespeare’s plays, death is often described as ___ inevitable fate for every ______ being.
(a / an/ the / mortal, immortal)
What is In Shakespeare’s plays, death is often described as an inevitable fate for every mortal being.
The teacher’s instructions were so ambiguous that half the class kept staring at the directions in confusion, while the other half began working on something completely different.
The word ambiguous means this.
What is unclear?