1. Missing punctuation, such as a comma or semicolon
2. Missing a connecting word, such as "and"
3. Missing both
100
What is a word's connotation, and how is this different from its denotation?
Connotation is the way a word makes you feel. It can be positive or negative. Denotation is the literal meaning of a word, and it is neutral.
100
What is one of the races to which the aliens compare the "meat"?
orfolei and wedellei
100
What is evidence that is directly related to your topic?
Relevant Evidence
200
Make up a simile to describe something in the room.
answers vary; uses "like" or "as"
200
What are three ways to fix a run-on sentence?
1. Add a comma and a connecting word between
2. Add a semicolon
3. Separate the sentences
200
What is the connotation of the word "pudgy" and what is a word with a different connotation?
negative; huggable, plump
200
How does the perspective of Alien 2 differ from that of Alien 1 at the start of the story?
Alien 1 has information about the humans, but Alien 2 does not believe him.
200
What is evidence that is unrelated to your topic?
irrelevant evidence
300
Make up a metaphor to describe something in the room.
varies; does not use "like" or "as"
300
How can you tell if a clause is independent?
It has a subject, a predicate, and can stand on its own as a sentence.
300
What is the connotation of the word "bubbly" and what is a word with a different connotation?
positive; silly, overactive
300
How does the perspective of Alien 2 change by the end?
He believes and is sympathetic towards the humans.
300
True or False: All main ideas should be introduced in your topic sentence.
True
400
Use personification to describe something in the room.
answers vary
400
Is this a run on sentence? If so, how can it be fixed?
"Cheetahs have spots and leopards also have spots."
Yes
"Cheetahs have spots, and leopards also have spots."
400
Which is the denotation of the word "happy"?
a. having a positive feeling
b. positive
c. negative
c. glad
a. having a positive feeling
400
What two characters are introduced in the film version of "They're Made of Meat", and what do they help show about the aliens?
A homeless man and a man who gets shot are introduced; they help the aliens seem more villainous.
400
Which evidence is relevant to the topic sentence,"Dogs should be allowed in the grocery store"?
a. My dog's name is Stan, and he's my favorite pet.
b. Some dogs are good at tricks.
c. It's not safe to leave dogs in the car while you shop.
c.
500
Use a hyperbole to describe something in the room.
exaggeration used to make a point
500
What is one way combine these two independent clauses into a well-written sentence?
"I got a high score in Zelda."
"I spent too much time playing Zelda and got a bad grade on my homework."
I got a high score in Zelda, but I spent too much time playing it and got a bad grade on my homework.
500
What is an antonym?
A word that means the opposite of another word
500
How does the film version of "Made of Meat" build a more serious tone using some film elements?
black and white color, dark lighting, eerie music
500
Which evidence is irrelevant to the topic sentence,"Drivers who are too tired should not be allowed to drive on the road"?
a. Driving while drowsy is almost as dangerous as driving drunk.
b. I slept late this morning and was late to work.
c. My friend was once in an accident after staying awake all night.