Billy was the first person in his class because he knew it was an important day. Finally his friend Henry walked in and Billy knew it was time to get his attention. Write a story about what happens.
What is an example of speculative writing?
200
His eyes were creepy marbles.
What is an example of metaphor?
200
Love, death, friendship
What are common themes in literature?
200
Giving human traits to an animal/object
What is personification?
200
A made up story that starts off your introduction in a grabbing way.
What is an anecdote?
200
We all have opportunities to help someone in need. Write about a time you helped someone or could have helped someone and why you acted the way you did.
What is an example of a personal situational response?
300
An extreme exaggeration in literature.
What is a hyperbole?
300
Giving the reader clues/hints about what will come later.
What is foreshadowing?
300
Use of five senses to paint a picture
What is sensory details/imagery
300
There must be an example of this in the third body paragraph.
What is counter-argument?
300
You the writer, meaning, connection, apply to life
What is YMCA for responding to a quote?
400
She sells seashells by the seashore.
What is an example of alliteration?
400
When this is used in a book it represents an important idea or theme.
What is the purpose of a symbol.
400
The author uses this to make a phrase/word stand out and seem important. (Used especially with poetry).
What is the purpose of repetition?
400
Every body paragraphs starts off with this to focus on one part of the argument.
What is a topic sentence?
400
In this paragraph, you tell a mini story in which you could relate to the quote.
What is C in YMCA-quote response.
500
The thought of betraying my friend crossed my mind, but I'm no Brutus.
What is an example of allusion?
500
There were about 5000 people in line in front of me.
What is an example of hyperbole?
500
She never threw out the rose after that fateful night and it withered right there on her night table.
What is an example of symbolism?
500
Advanced writers end their body paragraphs by doing this.
What is transitioning by hinting to the next subtopic?
500
Showing your writer's voice by using unique vocabulary and phrasing. Figurative language is often tried out.