Figurative Language
A statement comparing two things using "like" or "as"
What is a simile?
The most important statement in your essay, usually found at the end of your introductory paragraph
What is a thesis statement?
Correct the following sentence:
These books, which was published in the late eighteenth century, are very valuable.
Change "was" to "were"
This is the reason why the author writes a specific text, paragraph, sentence, or word.
"After Daniel did his homework, he played video games." This word is the subordinating conjunction. (What word helps combine these sentences?)
What is "after"?
An over-exaggeration. An example is the phrase, "The shot heard 'round the world."
What is a hyperbole?
The first step in the writing process
What is brainstorming?
Combine the following sentences:
Mary could feel a cavity developing in one of her teeth. She refused to go to a dentist.
Mary could feel a cavity developing in one of her teeth, but/yet she refused to go to a dentist. (other answers up to teacher discretion)
This is what it's called when we, as readers, make educated guesses with text evidence about choices that the author makes (for characters, plot, evidence, etc.)
What is inferencing? (to infer)
This is a sentence that cannot stand on its own.
What is a dependent clause?
An example is, "Life is a highway."
What is a metaphor?
This refutes your main argument.
Correct the following sentence:
Working as a receptionist taught me to handle customer complaints, write memos, and answering the phone.
Change "answering" to "answer"
Read the following quotation from See Yourself Through the Eyes of Others.
"What could happen if you allowed yourself to step outside the cages and breathe in the fresh air of your freedom?"
Based on the quotation, the author views her high-school years as a source of--
a. transition
b. confinement
c. order
d. discipline
b. confinement
This type of sentence has at least one dependent clause and at least one independent clause.
What is a complex sentence?
Treating an object (usually one that isn't alive) like a human. Ex: The sun smiled down on me.
These are two things needed in a body paragraph.
specific reasons with evidence/examples (specific details)
Add the correct transition:
My dog is very cute and soft, and he loves to give kisses. _______, he's extremely stubborn and doesn't like to listen.
However, On the other hand, On the contrary, In contrast, etc. (based on teacher discretion)
What can we infer about the character from the following quote?
"Matilda is a special child," Mrs. Wimbly said with a stern glare in Matilda's direction, "it won't happen again."
A. Mrs. Wimbly is Matilda's aunt
B. Mrs. Wimbly is disappointed in Matilda's actions
C. Mrs. Wimbly hates getting in trouble
D. Matilda is a special child
B. Mrs. Wimbly is disappointed in Matilda's actions
The "paragraphs" in a poem.
What are stanzas?
Words or phrases that appeal to one or more of the five senses.
What is imagery?
This phrase should never be used in an expository essay. / A. ____ is important because... / B. Without a doubt people should ____. / C. Have you ever ____...?
C. Have you ever ____...?
After the party, (they're/their/there) going to Whataburger. (They're/Their/There) friends wanted (to/two/too) go as well, but they were (to/two/too) tired to drive.
1. they're / 2. Their / 3. to / 4. too (125 per correct answer OR all or nothing)
This is the message or what the author wants the reader to learn from the passage or story.
1. I (should of/should've) known you were here. // 2. (Your/You're) German, aren't you?
should've & You're