Literary Devices
What is imagery?
"Basically, this means..."
Name one of the five things a sentence needs in order to be considered complete.
1. Beginning capitalization
2. End punctuation
3. Subject
4. Verb
5. Expresses a complete thought
How should you begin the first justification sentence?
"This is important because..."
Where do the commas go in the following sentence?
Jerry was avoiding doing the dishes folding the laundry and sorting the mail.
Jerry was avoiding doing the dishes, folding the laundry, and sorting the mail.
What is the difference between Direct and Indirect characterization?
Direct TELLS the reader who a character is.
Indirect SHOWS the reader who a character is.
Name one thing an assertion should do or be.
1. Answers the prompt
2. Can be argued
3. Borrows language from the prompt
What is the following sentence missing?
While she fed the sea lions, Josie the storm clouds gathering overhead.
a verb (that the subject is performing)
What is a recommended sentence frame for introducing evidence?
1. According to the text,
2. The text states,
3. The author writes,
Where do the commas go in the following sentence?
I was feeling sad so I went to the movies with my friends.
I was feeling sad, so I went to the movies with my friends.
Look at the following passage from The Outsiders: "Things gotta bet better, I figured. They couldn't get worse. I was wrong."
What literary device is at work in this passage? Explain
Foreshadowing. It hints that future events will lead to more problems for Ponyboy.
Use the white board to answer the following prompt.
Write an end-citation for a quote taken from the 86th page of The Giver.
(Lowry 86).
Why is this not a complete sentence?
Because she loved the ocean.
It does not express a complete thought.
When are the two situations in which anecdotal evidence is appropriate to use?
1. When the assertion is making an emotional argument (pathos)
2. When you do not have access to research
Where do the commas go in the following sentence?
Even though it was freezing cold Kylie ran outside without a jacket.
Even though it was freezing cold, Kylie ran outside without a jacket.
Why is "jealousy" not an example of a symbol?
A symbol is a physical thing that represents an abstract idea.
What is the purpose of the first justification sentence?
The first justification sentence summarizes the evidence
Even though it can get dirty, loves hiking in the mountains.
A subject. Sentence does not specify WHO loves hiking in the mountains.
What is the purpose of the second justification sentence?
The second justification sentence explains how the evidence supports the assertion/
Where do the commas go in the following sentence?
The swimmer having completed her morning warm-ups began swimming laps for her daily training.
The swimmer, having completed her morning warm-ups, began swimming laps for her daily training.
In your own words, describe a scenario from The Giver that exemplifies the following theme:
Complete uniformity creates order but sacrifices choice.
Teacher descretion
Break the following claim into two assertions. (Don't forget transitions!):
People should eat blueberries because they are both delicious and very healthy for you!
First, people should eat blueberries because they taste wonderful.
Second, people should eat blueberries because they are rich in antioxidants.
(any variation on the above sentences is acceptable)
Identify the subject and verb of the following sentence:
As soon as dinner was finished, Julie began cleaning the kitchen.
Subject: Julie
Verb: began (cleaning)
Select the most appropriate evidence for the assertion: You should never eat peanuts in school because many people have severe allergies. Explain why!
1. According to ConsumerAware, many products that do not contain nuts can still trigger nut allergies if they are packaged in facilities where nuts are also processed.
2. Based on a recent HealthLine census, 1 in 4 students in public school settings deal with potentially lethal peanut allergies.
Evidence 2: The main idea is the prevalence and severity of peanut allergies.
(Evidence 1 focuses on products that contain traces of nuts)
Part I: Identify the subordinating clause in the following sentence:
Jessie wanted to retake the test even though she had studied.
Part II: Is a comma needed? Explain.
Subordinating clause: even though she had studied
No. A comma would be needed if the sentence began with the subordinating clause.