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KEY VOCABULARY
"The Necklace"
"The Fashion Show"
Looking Ahead
All Hallow's Eve
100
It means to think something or someone is important.
VALUE
100
The ______ of a story describes when and where the story takes place.
THE SETTING
100
Memoirs share features with: A) long poems. B) short stories. C) textbook chapters. D) newspaper articles.
B) Short Stories.
100
This is a short account of some aspect of the writer's life. It may include a brief description of the writer's experiences,hobbies,interests and some memorable events. Another term for this type of an essay is a narrative essay.
What is an Autobiographical Essay?
100
What are the two traditional colors of Halloween?
What are orange and black
200
It means to encourage to take action.
INSPIRE
200
Because Madame Loisel does not have (a)______, she is unable to (b)______.
a) a wealthy family, money b) marry a rich man
200
To be considered a memoir, it must include: A) details about the author’s childhood. B) photos of the author’s family. C) the author’s dreams for the future. D) the author’s feelings and opinions.
D) the author’s feelings and opinions
200
Introduction, body, and the conclusion.
What are the 3 parts of an essay?
200
True or False: Pumpkins are a vegetable.
False
300
Something that is expensive, but not necessary.
LUXURY
300
"She took the garbage down to the street each morning and carried up the water, stopping at each floor to catch her breath." The setting of this sentence helps to show how much Madame Loisel has: A) accomplished B) changed C) learned D) spent
B) changed
300
Ahmedi decided to enter the fashion show because: A) Her teacher wants her to practice walking. B) Her friend encourages her to defend her pride. C) Her mother asks her to wear the Afghan outfits. D Her schoolmates expect her to be one of the models.
B) Her friend encourages her to defend her pride.
300
This states your opinion, plus 3 reasons to support your opinion. Usually the last sentence in your Introductory paragraph.
What is a thesis statement?
300
Every Halloween Charlie Brown and Linus wait for what character?
Who is the Great Pumpkin
400
This stands for something, i.e. a cross, a happy face, a check mark.
SYMBOL
400
Why does Madame Loisel assume that the necklace is (a)______? A) Her husband has worked as a jeweler. B) It is admired by other guests at the party. C) She knows where her friend bought it. D) The friend who owns it is wealthy.
a) expensive D) The friend who owns it is wealthy.
400
In the (a)______ Ahmedi remembers being treated _____ by another girl. Ahmedi helps the reader understand how she felt by describing_____. A) how she lost her leg. B) the pain she felt in her body. C) how she would get revenge. D) the way she wants others to treat her.
a) "The Fashion Show" b) unkindly, less than human, etc B) the pain she felt in her body.
400
What should you do before you begin writing an essay?
OUTLINE! You must outline your thoughts before you write your essay. Outlining will help you organize your ideas and make it easier for you to write a great essay! Example: I. Thesis II- IV. Topic sentence, Example, Explain, Concluding sentence. V. Conclusion
400
This creature was made in a lab by a mad scientist
Who is Frankenstein.
500
"The Fashion Show" is this type of writing.
MEMOIR.
500
"Her shabby apartment, with its dingy walls, worn furniture, and ugly upholstery was an embarrassment to her." This sentence about the setting gives a clue that Madame Loisel_____. A) is afraid that her husband dislikes their home. B) is satisfied with her life with her husband. feels. C) believes she should live in a fancy place. D) comfortable with the furniture she has.
C) believes she should live in a fancy place.
500
Which of these is a hint that the "The Fashion Show" is a personal account about Ahmedi? A) She includes her mother. B) She uses descriptive language. C) She writes in the first person. D) She uses quotes from characters.
C) She writes in the first person.
500
What should you do as you write an essay?
Please make sure that you are using correct puctuation, check that your sentences make sense, check spelling, and be sure to write NEAT! Remember, you may have brilliant ideas, but if the person grading it can't read it then you will not get the score you deserve.
500
The main character is Ichabod Crane.
What is The Legend of Sleepy Hollow?