Grammar
When the curtains closed a star was born!
When the curtains closed, a star was born!
Dependent clause first= comma
Name two different types of external conflict
person vs person
person vs society
person vs nature
persons vs supernatural
True or false
This quote is properly embedded:
Odysseus yells to his men, "Home, home to our wives and children" (Homer 2).
True
Words come before the quote to put it in context.
I cried a million tears when I had to say good bye to my sweet sixth graders.
hyperbole
What is the diameter of Earth?
You have to get within 2,000 miles
8,000 miles
Will Ferrell makes me giggle he is such a talented actor.
Will Ferrell makes me giggle; he is such a talented actor.
Name three different point-of-views an author can use when writing a story
first
second
three
The introduction should include specifics about each body paragraph.
True or false?
FALSE!
The intro should be broad.
The summer, an oasis for all students, is only two days away!
brushstroke?
appositive
Where would you find the Sea of Tranquility?
The Moon
The birds wing was broken, so he couldn't fly.
The bird's wing was broken, so he couldn't fly.
POSSESSIVE
Name three parts of the hero's journey.
abyss
helpers/mentors
gift from goddess
return
The thesis belongs at the start of the introductory paragraph.
True or false?
FALSE! It belongs at the end
The night sky whispered to me as I tiptoed down to the sandy shores.
personification
Who founded the first public library in the U.S.?
Benjamin Franklin- in PHILLY!
At first, I couldn't believe my eyes but then I agreed to unwrap the mysterious package.
At first, I couldn't believe my eyes, but then I agreed to unwrap the mysterious package.
FANBOY connecting two complete sentences
What is an example of an ALLUSION in literature?
An allusion is an expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly; an indirect or passing reference.
Is this quote embedded correctly:
The prophet shares that "the suitors were taking over the palace, demanding Penelope's hand in marriage." (Homer, p.179)
No, it is not correct
The prophet shares that "the suitors were taking over the palace, demanding Penelope's hand in marriage" (Homer 179).
The lockers slammed shut so suddenly the students shrieked.
alliteration
According to legend, who lived in Sherwood Forest in Nottingham, England?
Robin Hood
The children's museum had one rule for the visitors on the rainy afternoon remember to have fun!
The children's museum had one rule for the visitors on the rainy afternoon: remember to have fun!
section off the important info with a colon
What does the acronym STEAL stand for?
Speech
Thoughts
Effect on others
Actions
Looks
What are the four parts of a quote analysis?
Introduce the quote
Put it in your own words
Analyze the quote
Evaluate its impact on larger world
Sleeping until noon, the student rested up for 7th grade all summer long.
brushstroke?
participle
Can you name four sports beginning with the letter W?
WRESTLING / WATERPOLO / WINDSURFING/ WEIGHTLIFTING