Grammar
When writing a series of items, you will use a
colon
:
When writing a short answer or an essay, how many pieces of evidence do you need in every paragraph?
2- 3
When writing an informational or argumentative essay, where can you use "I"?
never
This is another name for the main character, good or bad, in a plot.
Protagonist.
Name the type of figurative language:
Axel was as fast as a cheetah.
Similie
What is the subject of this sentence:
Jay is growing a manstache.
Jay
What are the TWO styles of nonfiction writing that we have focused on AND what is their purpose?
Argumentative -- to argue/persuade
Informative -- to inform
What is the acronym we use when answering short answer questions?
RATTS/RACES
This is the highest point of tension in a plot; the point of no return for the protagonist.
Climax
To get all of your points on a short answer question (RATTS/RACES), how many pieces of evidence do you need to have?
2
Correct this sentenct:
She was has been done with mines yesterdays
She was done with mine yesterday.
What is the one part of an argument that is not included in an informational essay?
Where in the hook does the thesis go?
Last sentence
When writing a narrative, how do you show each time a new person is speaking?
New paragraph
Identify the point of view:
I could see my reflection in the mirror, and I was so good looking.
First person
Combine these two sentencs without changing their meaning:
I put on my boots and skis. I got on the ski lift.
After I put on by boots and skiis, I got on the ski lift.
OR
I put on my boots and skis, then I got on the ski lift.
When researching, what is a cite that may never ever be used as a source?
Blog, Wikepedia, Google, Pinterest
Name all the parts of an argumentative outline.
Hook, thesis, main idea 1, main idea 2, main idea 3, counterargument, conclusion
In The Giver, who or what was the antagonist?
The community/society
Name one of the two of the things that an author's point of view means in a story or poem.
Their purpose, who is telling the story or their perspective
Name are 7 coordinating conjunctions.
*hint- use can just say the acronym
F
A
N
B
O
Y
S
Name all the parts to a simple main idea paragraph
Transition, main idea. Explain main idea. Give first evidence. Say more. Give second evidence. Say what that shows. Sum it up.
Name at least 3 rules of dialogue
New paragraph each time there is a change in speaker.
Dialogue around what is said.
Capatilize the first word of what is said.
Use speaker tags when someone speaks.
The general rule for finding the theme of the story is to what?
Look at how the character changes from the beginning of the story to the end of the story.