Argumentative
True or False: Argumentative Writing includes your opinion.
True
True or False: Informative Writing can be used to explain how to build in Fortnite.
True
True or False. A research paper includes your opinion.
False
Give me TWO central ideas.
TEACHER DISCRETION
How old is Ms. Cunningham?
26
What is a CLAIM
Your opinion; first sentence in each paragraph
What is EVIDENCE?
a quote; information from a source, words that are not yours
In research writing, what does CREDIBLE mean? Give an example of either something that IS credible or IS NOT credible.
It means it is a reliable source that you can get information from. (Credible/Non Credible up to teacher)
Explain THEME.
The lesson of the story.
Name TWO pieces of text we read this year in class. (Has to be FULL titles)
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part Time Indian
House on Mango Street
Romeo and Juliet
The Sniper
Girl
Hills Like White Elephants
etc.
IN YOUR OWN WORDS, define Argumentative Writing. (You may NOT use the word argue in the definition)
Using evidence to support/argue for an opinion.
IN YOUR OWN WORDS, define Informative Writing.
Teaching someone how to do something, a written explanation of a topic or a "how to"
IN YOUR OWN WORDS, give a definition for research writing. (You may NOT use the word research in your definition)
Gathering information about a topic from outside sources.
Give me a definition IN YOUR OWN WORDS what Narrative Writing means.
A written account of events; telling a story; etc
What is the name of Ms. Cunningham's cat?
Puck
Typically, what is the first line of a paper called where you catch the reader's attention?
Explain the difference between FORMAL and INFORMAL writing
not using slang, keeping a professional tone, using proper grammar, etc.
Write a citation for the following source:
According to a study reported in 1944 by the ASPCA, behavior specialists have found that cat's meow for humans, not for other cats.
(ASPCA 1944)
"I am so hungry I could eat a horse" is an example of what type of figurative language?
Hyperbole
Name the best friend of Romeo (two possible answers). NEEDS TO BE SPELLED CORRECTLY :)
Benvolio, Mercutio
In an argumentative paper, what is the paragraph called where you argue for the other side?
Counterclaim
What is a TRANSITION word/phrase? Give an example of one.
A transition word/phrase is how you connect sentences or paragraphs in a text.
Examples: In conclusion, First, Second, Third, Next, Also, In addition, etc.
What is an INTRO TO EVIDENCE? What is the purpose of it?
Intro to evidence is what comes BEFORE the quote. It is used to give the reader a little background information about where the quote is coming from.
List all 5 parts of a plot diagram (does not have to be in order)
Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution
Explain the difference between AFFECT and EFFECT
Affect is the action of an impact on something else.
Effect is the result of an action.