What is the difference between a fact and opinion.
A fact can be proven
An opinion can not be proven
100
"He is a rat" is an example of what?
A metaphor
100
erry was obstinate; she was being stubborn and refused to see any movie other than the one she wanted.
In this sentence, the word obstinate means
Stubborn
200
What should every paragraph of a persuasive essay begin with?
A transition word
200
What belongs in the body paragraphs of an explanatory essay?
A text-to-self, text-to-world, or text-to-text connection
200
You are reading one of the passages on the NJ ASK and you come across a word that you don't know. What strategy can you use to understand the unknown word?
Context clues
200
"She is as pretty as a picture" is an example of what?
A simile
200
The departing president of the organization gave his valediction. When he was through, he welcomed the new president to the podium.
In this sentence, the word valediction means
Farewell/goodbye
300
Give an example of a transition word.
First, in conclusion, for example
300
What should be included in the first paragraph of an explanatory essay?
1. Restate the quote
2. Explain what it means
300
What propaganda techniques says that you should do something because everyone is doing it?
Bandwagon
300
"I could sleep for a million years" is an example of what?
A hyperbole
300
Bobby thinks it's funny to tantalize Sally, such as making fun of her curly hair, but it only makes the other kids mad at him.
In this sentence, the word tantalize means
tease
400
What format should a persuasive essay be in?
Letter format
400
How many paragraphs should an explanatory essay be?
At least four
400
What are the 3 reasons that authors write?
To persuade
To inform
To entertain
400
"Ashley ate an apple in the afternoon" is an example of what?
Alliteration
400
The man who lives next door spoke brusquely to the young children, unlike his wife who is always polite.
In this sentence, the word brusquely means:
impolitely
500
What are 3 things that should be included in an introduction paragraph?
Hook
3 Main points
Restate topic
Your side or opinion
Thesis Statement
500
What is the RACE method?
Restate the question
Answer the question
Connection
Elaborate
500
What are 3 of the five story elements?
Character
Setting
Plot
Conflict
Resolution
500
"It cost me an arm and a leg" is an example of what?
An idiom
500
I know that Jeff is smart, so I was confused when he did such a vacuous thing as to jump off the roof of our house.
What does vacuous mean?