To bridge the gap between your brain and the paper
100
What is the last thing you should do before turning in a paper?
Proofread for spelling, typos, etc.
100
What is narrative writing?
Any writing that tells a story/relays events
100
Explain the idea of "textual evidence"
Texts can be interpreted many different ways, but some interpretations are stronger than others. You have to continually refer back to the text to make your interpretation convincing
200
What goes on either side of a semi-colon?
An independent clause
200
What is freewriting? (Hint: you must say how it is different from other prewriting techniques)
Writing continuously for a set amount of time with no filter
200
What is the difference between revising and editing?
Revising has to do with content/ideas, whereas editing deals with writing quality.
200
How can you make sure you incorporate the right amount of sensory detail into a narrative?
Use the "dominant impression" as a guide--if it doesn't contribute, cut it out.
200
What is the difference between analysis and reaction?
Analysis breaks the original down, whereas reaction just relates it to you and what you think
300
What is a sentence fragment?
Something that is punctuated as a sentence but doesn't qualify grammatically (with at least one independent clause)
300
What is brainstorming (Hint: You must say how it is different from other kinds of prewriting)
Jotting down notes and thoughts as quickly as you can (mostly not in full sentences)
300
What are two tips that can help you proofread better?
Read out loud, work on hard copy, go backward sentence by sentence
300
What are "action" and "conflict," and how do they work together?
Action = events; conflict = what makes those events interesting
300
What is annotation?
Adding notes to a source
400
What is a comma splice?
Two independent clauses joined only with a comma
400
What is clustering?
A visual organization technique that helps you see the connections between your ideas
400
What is reverse outlining, and how does it help you?
Pulling out the thesis, topic sentences, and details from a draft to examine the organization
400
What is the difference between "showing" and "telling" in a narrative?
Showing uses detail and dialogue so the reader experiences the events along with you
400
Fill in the blanks: Close reading is reading with a __________ _______.
Magnifying glass
500
What goes on either side of a colon? Answer with in/dependent clause(s) and phrase(s).
Independent clause: independent clause, dependent clause, or phrase
500
What is the most common mistake people make when planning an assignment? (Hint: We talked about it with a comparison to getting a task from your boss)
Not following the directions/understanding the assignment
500
What does FACT stand for in relation to the revision process?
Fit, add, cut, and test
500
What is the "denouement," and why did I suggest you think of that term, rather than a conclusion?
Denouement has a double meaning: either untangling or unraveling
500
What main question does summary answer, and what main questions does analysis answer?