Literary Devices
Identify the literary device: The cow mooed in the pasture.
Onomatopoeia
This is the order of an MLA header.
Name
Teacher's name
Class (and hour)
Date
Pick the transition word that fits best: We didn't win the game, _______ (therefore, although, firstly, furthermore) we tried our best.
although
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What kind of literary device shows a huge exaggeration?
Hyperbole
This is the final page of a research essay that shows what sources were used.
Works Cited/Bibliography
How do you identify plagiarism?
Look for unique words and phrases that have been copied down from the source.
Which sentence should be revised to have more precise language?
1. The smoke curled into the sapphire sky.
2. The cat arched its back and sprang into the air with a start.
3. We talked to our friends after school.
Sentence 3
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Cross-off tool
Identify the literary device: His face was as red as a tomato after the race!
Simile
This is a sentence in the introduction of an essay that maps out the main ideas of the essay.
Thesis statement
Give one example of information that cannot be paraphrased.
Names, dates, specific locations, titles
What are the three ways to fix a run-on sentence?
Write multiple sentences
Comma + conjunction
Semicolon
The ELA MAP test has three parts. What are they?
Reading, ELA, Listening
Give three examples of idioms.
Answers will vary.
This type of sentence introduces the main idea of a paragraph.
Topic sentence
List three examples of reliable sources.
Published books, Newspapers, Websites ending in .org (besides Wikipedia), Websites ending in .gov, Websites ending in .edu, many other answers
Transition words are used to show the order of things. List two transition words/phrases that might be used in a conclusion.
In conclusion, Finally, In summary, In short, All things considered, Overall, To sum up, All things considered...
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Highlighter
Which of the following types of writing usually includes several literary devices: Expository, Argumentative, Descriptive
Descriptive
These sentences back up the main idea/claim of the paragraph and often include information from research.
Supporting details
What is the difference between a "credible source" and a "relevant source"?
A credible source is written by someone who knows what they are talking about and is trustworthy. A relevant source gives information related to the research topic.
Sentences must have:
Subject and predicate
Give one example of words the MAP test uses in questions to "trick" students.
Best, most, more likely, least, worst