Text structures
What is a word that means compare and contrast?
Perspective
What is the main purpose of informational writing?
The main purpose of informational writing is to inform or explain a topic
Which word in the sentence below is a noun?
The cat slept on the sofa.
cat and sofa
What are puns, and how do they function as figurative language?
A pun is a form of wordplay that exploits multiple meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for humorous or rhetorical effect
What is the name of the dog in The Simpsons?
Answer: Santa’s Little Helper
_______describes a series of events or a process in a specific order, usually chronological
sequence
What are the key elements of narrative writing?
Exposition, conflict, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution.
In the sentence below, identify the part of speech for each bolded word:
"After the concert, the audience quickly exited through the nearest door."
After
quickly
nearest
After: Preposition
quickly: Adverb
nearest: Adjective
What is figurative language, and why do writers use it?
Figurative language refers to words or expressions with a meaning different from their literal interpretation. Writers use figurative language to create vivid imagery
Which city is home to the Eiffel Tower?
Answer: Paris, France
"The ancient house stood silent under a veil of decaying ivy, its windows like vacant eyes staring into the misty twilight, and the creaking floorboards whispered tales of forgotten lives." This text is an example of_____
A descriptive paragraph
What is the goal of argumentative writing?
The goal of argumentative writing is to convince the reader of a specific point of view or claim
Identify the prepositional phrase(s) in this sentence and state their function:
"During the storm, the children hid under the table."
Prepositional phrases: "During the storm" (modifies the verb "hid," indicating when),
Which sentence contains a simile?
A) The clouds were marshmallows in the sky.
B) She danced like a leaf in the wind.
C) The thunder grumbled angrily.
D) My backpack weighs a ton.
Correct answer: B. "She danced like a leaf in the wind"
What is the tallest mountain in the world?
Answer: Mount Everest
Although he was tired, he finished his work. This sentence is an example of______
Cause and effect
How does the structure of an argumentative essay differ from a narrative essay?
An argumentative essay is organized with an introduction and thesis, body paragraphs with evidence and counterarguments, and a conclusion that summarizes the argument. A narrative essay, on the other hand, follows a story structure with a sequence of events
In the sentence, "She found the test surprisingly easy, although she had studied little," identify the conjunction, the adverb modifying an adjective, and the adverb modifying a verb.
although – conjunction
surprisingly – adverb modifying the adjective easy
little – adverb modifying the verb had studied
What does the idiom "hit the books" mean in the following sentence?
"After dinner, I need to hit the books if I want to pass the test tomorrow."
A) Throw books on the table
B) Read and study
C) Buy new books
D) Write a story
Correct answer: B. "Hit the books"
Who won the U.S. presidential election in 2020?
Answer: Joe Biden
If it rains tomorrow, we will stay indoors and watch movies. This sentence is an example of___________
Problem in a solution
Explain how the intended audience can influence the style, vocabulary, and structure of an informational, narrative, and argumentative piece. Give a specific example for each type.
To ensure the message is understood and engaging for the specific group
Identify the Prepositional Phrase:
Which group of words is a prepositional phrase in the following sentence?
She found her keys under the old wooden table.
a) found her keys
b) under the old wooden table
c) the old wooden
d) She found
(Correct answer: b) under the old wooden table)
Which of the following sentences contains a hyperbole?
A) "The leaves danced in the wind."
B) "I’ve told you a thousand times to clean your room."
C) "The classroom was as quiet as a mouse."
D) "He is a shining star on the basketball court
B) "I’ve told you a thousand times to clean your room."
What is the capital of Brazil, the largest country in South America?
Answer: Brasília