"I am so hungry, I could eat a horse." This is an example of what?
What is hyperbole
100
Rewrite the sentence to correct the error in parallel structure.
This weekend, we want to hike, to swim, and we will grill.
This weekend, we want to hike, to swim, and to cook.
100
Identify the following as either a phrase, a dependent clause, or an independent clause
"leaving behind the dog"
What is a phrase
100
Identify the following as an example of ethos, pathos, or logos.
As a doctor, I know that this product will certainly improve your health.
What is ethos.
100
The sentence that states the main idea of the essay is called the ___________ ____________.
What is the thesis statement.
200
"Drip, drip, drip." THis is an example of _________.
What is onomatopoeia
200
Rewrite the sentence to correct the error in parallel structure.
Carol picked up her books, her pens, and got her jacket.
Carol picked up her books, her pens, and her jacket.
200
Identify the following as either a phrase, a dependent clause, or an independent clause
"because she smiled at him"
What is a dependent clause
200
Identify the following as an example of ethos, pathos, or logos.
“As your father, I love you and only want the best for you. Therefore when I ask you not to go, please listen to me.”
What is pathos
200
The sentence at the beginning of each body paragraph that provides the focus for the paragraph is called the _________ ___________.
What is the topic sentence.
300
The universal message or insight about life that the story conveys is the ___________.
What is theme.
300
Rewrite the sentence to correct the error in parallel structure.
In counseling, I think both talking and to listen are important.
In counseling, I think both talking and listening are important.
300
Identify the following as either a phrase, a dependent clause, or an independent clause
"in the crystal blue waters"
What is a phrase
300
Identify the following as an example of ethos, pathos, or logos.
“Cigarette smoke contains over 4,800 chemicals, 69 of which are known to cause cancer. So why start smoking?”
What is logos
300
Every time that you include ___________, including data, facts, statistics, quotes, paraphrasing, and summaries, you must explain it.
What is evidence
400
"Her eyes were a window to her soul" is an example of _________.
What is a metaphor
400
Rewrite the sentence to correct the error in parallel structure.
The factory workers were ready, able, and were able to do a great job.
The factory workers were ready, able, and able to do a great job.
400
Identify the following as either a phrase, a dependent clause, or an independent clause
"I ate dinner"
What is an independent clause
400
Identify the following as an example of ethos, pathos, or logos.
“Martin Luther King Jr. believed in nonviolent protest, and I do, as well.”
What is ethos
400
In MLA formatting, whenever you use evidence from another source in your essay, you must credit the author of the other source using __________ ___________.
What is parenthetical citation
500
"No matter what happens, don't let 'em get your goat."
"Don't let 'em get your goat" is an example of __________.
What is an idiom
500
Rewrite the sentence to correct the error in parallel structure.
When I was in high school, I learned to play the piano and how to play the guitar.
When I was in high school, I learned to play the piano and the guitar.
500
Identify the following as either a phrase, a dependent clause, or an independent clause
"after he received his test"
What is a dependent clause
500
Identify the following as an example of ethos, pathos, or logos.
"Second-hand smoking exposes people to over 7,000 chemicals, at least 250 of which are known to be harmful."
What is logos
500
The argument in opposition to your own argument is known as the _________________.