Bellwork
Explain the difference between synonym and antonym
Synonyms are words that have a similar meanings and antonyms are words that have opposite meanings
When the narrator uses "She, He, they" it is written in this perspective
Third Person
What is connotation? List the three types that we can assign to a word
Connotation is the implied meaning/feeling of a word; positive, negative, neutral
The most important sentence in the introduction paragraph for an informational essay is the...
Thesis statement
What is the ELA term for conversation between characters?
dialogue
What is a suffix?
An affix added to the end of a root word that changes/adds meaning to the word
List the three points of view and which pronouns are being used to convey that POV
First Person: I, me, my
Second Person: You
Third Person: He, she, they
If an author describes a scene with 'eerie shadows,' 'creaking floorboards,' and a 'howling wind,' what mood are they most likely trying to create?
Suspenseful and frightening
Which part of an essay reminds the reader about the thesis and main points while leaving them with a final message?
The Conclusion
What part of the story (on the plot diagram) is the conflict introduced?
Rising Action
Explain the difference between a phrase and a clause
A phrase is a group of words that contains a subject OR a verb; a clause is a group of words that contains both a subject and a verb
Explain how the author develops a character's perspective.
Through character words, thoughts, actions. expressions, etc
How does an author typically develop a central idea throughout a non-fiction text?
By providing supporting facts, examples, and expert opinions
When analyzing an author's argument, what TWO main things should a reader primarily look for?
The author's main claim and the evidence used to support it.
Which type of details appeal to the five senses—sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell—to create a vivid image for the reader?
Sensory details
Define coordinate adjectives
Coordinate adjectives are two adjectives that appear side by side describing the same noun; they need a comma between them because the order in which they are written doesn't matter (they can be swapped or you can place "and" between them)
True or False: A character's physical traits can help reveal their perspective. Explain.
True; physical traits provide insight into a characters perspective through symbolism, contrast to other characters, cues to background/experiences, etc
a sentence that has at least two independent clauses joined by a comma, semicolon or conjunction
a compound sentence
The body paragraphs of the informational essay should include... List all parts (I am looking for 5 things)
1. transition word
2. topic sentence
3. cited evidence
4. explanation of evidence
5. concluding sentence
The character who opposes the main character is called...
the antagonist
Define Dangling Modifier
a word or phrase that modifies a word not clearly stated in the sentence.
In a text, how might a character's tone affect the reader's understanding of the character's perspective?
It would add to the reader's understanding of that character's perspective; it would reveal details about the character's personality and opinions by conveying emotions, indicating attitude, etc.
Explain how to correctly cite text evidence
Start with an introductory phrase that references the original text or author, write evidence verbatim from the source with quotation marks around it, put end punctuation inside of quotation marks, explain
Explain the purpose of a narrative essay, an informational essay, and an argument essay.
Narrative: to tell a story
Informational: to inform the reader about a topic
Argument: to convey your side/argue your point with reasons and evidence
List all of the parts of a story that can be found on a plot diagram (in order)
Expostition/Introduction
Rising Action
Climax
Falling Action
Resolution/Conclusion