Short Stories
In the excerpt, "Outliers," how many hours is suggested to practice in order to perfect a skill?
10,000 hours
T or F - 1st person point of view is when the narrator tells the story from their own perspective.
True
Where does the apostrophe belong in the following sentence?
The elephants trunk was covered in mud.
Between the T and S in elephant's
Very important or necessary for something to succeed or happen.
critical
What is the most dangerous game, according to General Zaroff?
Humans
What is the author's purpose (PIE) in the following:
Join our local animal shelter today and help give abandoned pets a second chance at life! Your kindness can make a difference.
Persuade
Does the following sentence use parallel structure?
My family enjoys cooking together, to watch movies, and taking long walks in the evening.
No. The verbs are not all in the same aspect.
To climb or rise up; can also mean to increase or build up over time.
mount
What is "The Singularity?"
A future event where technology takes over.
T of F - Counterclaims summarize the main claim of an essay.
False - Counterclaims present the opposing point of view
How do you change the word "cold" into a SUPERLATIVE adjective?
Add -est
coldest
existing or occurring within the self or within
one's mind
intrapersonal
In "An Indian Father's Plea," in what ways did Wind-Wolf learn?
Through his culture and traditions.
Which persuasive appeal (Ethos, Pathos, Logos) is represented in the following sentence:
As a doctor with over 20 years of experience, I can confidently say that this medication is safe and effective.
Ethos
Which sentence demonstrates the perfect progressive aspect?
A) She writes a letter.
B) She has been writing a letter.
C) She wrote a letter.
D) She will write a letter.
B
An idea or concept that is not physical or concrete; something you can think about but not touch.
abstract
T or F - The theme in "Senora X No More" is: Learning to write is challenging.
False
Which part of plot structure (Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution) does the following represent:
The main character confronts the antagonist in a final battle.
Climax
How do you fix the misplaced modifier in this sentence?
The waitress served a roll to the woman that was well buttered.
The waitress served a well-buttered roll to the woman.
To learn and fully understand new information so it becomes a part of you.
assimilate