"It was about a thousand degrees below zero outside!" is an example of what?
What is... a hyperbole.
100
Blanks are _____________.
What is... baaaaaddd!
100
The dictionary definition of a word is called its ___________.
What is... denotation.
100
The author has to be careful not to give away too much of the story when he/she _______________ events to come!
What is... foreshadows.
100
The first paragraph of an essay is usually called the _____________ and the last paragraph is called the _____________.
What is... introduction and conclusion.
200
Many English ______ ______ come from Greek and Latin words.
What is... root words.
200
Multiple choice questions are usually built in what way?
What is... with two wrong, one close, and one right answer.
200
Sometimes slang terms carry a negative ________________ with them, and therefore, they can be considered insulting.
What is... connotation.
200
The main character of a story is always going to be _____________ and ______________.
What is... round (know a lot about him/her) and dynamic (changes).
200
The main idea of a paragraph (in informational writing) is generally found where?
What is... in the first sentence.
300
Whenever an author writes something, his or her personal _______________ often shows up.
What is... bias.
300
What is the "best" strategy you can use to make sure you understand and remember what you read?
What is... annotating (adding notes on the side).
300
A story's central message or lesson about life is called the _____________.
What is... theme.
300
A melody of a song is like the ____________ of a story.
What is... plot.
300
The main point (or main idea) in an informational essay overall is often stated in a _________ statement somewhere in the first paragraph.
What is... thesis.
400
When words in a text are written in slanted type, it is said that they are in ____________.
What is... italics.
400
What is the reason you should number your answers for short answer questions?
What is... to make you answer the whole question.
400
An author can suggest a particular opinion, which is called a _______, and then support it with facts, which are called ___________.
What is... claim and evidence.
400
Narratives are almost always told in time order, which is called __________________.
What is... chronological order (time order).
400
The people for whom the writing is meant is the _______________.
What is... audience.
500
When something in a story is the opposite of what you would expect it to be, this is an example of ___________. (HINT: starts with "i")
What is... irony (We say it's "ironic" that it turned out that way.)
500
Ms. Workman's 8th graders are expected to test at what levels on the OAA?
What is...advanced and accelerated!
500
Using sensory words (e.g., words about the taste, smell, or feel of things, etc.) can help an author to do what?
What is... describe better so that the reader can really imagine what's going on.
500
In Agatha Christie’s new book, the author purposely uses dark, chilly weather, the sneaky neighbor, and eerie music to create a ____________ in the story of fear and mystery.
What is... mood.
500
Why is chronological order a good way to for your Social Studies book to be organized?
What is... because history happened in time order, so that's a good way to present it.