What sentence type?
What type of sentence is the following:
Before the storm came, the ship and waves were calm.
Complex
Identify, define, and explain the two types of clauses:
Independent: complete thought, can stand alone
Dependent: incomplete thought, cannot stand alone
The story concludes and has a sense of finality.
Resolution
This tells the reader what the paragraph will be about.
Topic sentence
The song Jingle Bells was originally intended for which holiday?
Thanksgiving
What type of sentence is the following:
Santa and his elves made thousands of toys for Christmas Eve.
Simple
What is the definition of a clause?
a group of words that contains a subject and a verb
The most exciting point of the story.
Climax
This paragraph provides background information about the topic and ends with the thesis statement.
Introduction
How do you say "Merry Christmas" in Spanish?
Feliz Navidad
What type of sentence is the following:
The wind blew gently upon the rolling sea; it's blue waves looked like mountains.
Compound
What type of conjunction makes a clause dependent?
subordinate
The loose ends or conflicts of the story solved.
This part of a body paragraph helps prepare the reader for the evidence.
Context/Background
This holiday began under the Roman Emperor Constantine.
Christmas
What type of sentence is the following:
The cookies were too hot, so we waited to frost them.
What is the definition of a complex sentence?
1 independent clause and at least 1 dependent
Setting and characters are clearly established.
Exposition
When quoting evidence, what two things should you include in your citation if possible?
Author and Page Number
According to the song, what did my true love give to me on the fourth day of Christmas?
Four calling birds
What type of sentence is the following:
Whenever the weather gets cold, I always wear a big, fluffy coat.
Complex
What is the definition of a compound sentence and what are two ways to connect it?
Two or more independent clauses joined by:
-Comma and coordinating conjunction
-Semicolon
A problem is introduced; the action builds.
Rising Action
What is the order and information in an MLA style heading?
1.First Name Last Name
2. Teacher's Name (Ms. Kenworthy)
3. Class Name/Period
4. Due Date
This holiday is also known as the 12th day of Christmas.
Epiphany or Three Kings Day