Figurative Language
A simile is....
What is comparing two unlike things using the words "like" or "as.'
A topic sentences is...
What is the the main topic or message of the upcoming paragraphs.
What should be capitalized in this sentence?
William wanted to attend college in southeastern texas before vacationing at miami, florida.
Texas, and Miami, Florida.
In a drama, what are the major divisions of a play? Each contains scenes that flow together.
What are Acts
The following is an example of what kind of text structure? The virus had spread along the countryside. Finally, a doctor from South Texas had found a cure that saved many lives.
A. Compare/contrast
B. Problem/solution
C. Cause/effect
What is Problem and Solution
An alliteration is...
What is the repetition of initial stressed, constant sounds in a series of words
While writing a short-constructed response (SCR), it is recommended that you follow the A.C.E. strategy to guide you to write a paragraph. Explain what A.C.E. means.
What is: Answering the writing prompt
Citing evidence from the text to support your answer
Explaining or expanding your evidence through your own words or reflection from details in the text.
In this complex sentence, where would you place the comma?
EX: When Ethan swung for the tennis ball he was able to reach it over the net.
When Ethan swung for the tennis ball, he was able to reach it over the net.
In a drama, what are instructions from the playwright to actors and stage crew?
What are Stage Directions
Define an inference
What is an educated guess that is concluded by evidence from text along with a reader's knowledge.
A rhyme scheme is.....
What is the pattern of rhyming words found at the end of each line of a poem
What are the four paragraphs in an essay called?
What is an introduction paragraph, first body paragraph, second body paragraph, and a conclusion paragraph
Name three transitions or transitional phrases that a reader can use to add ideas or further details.
What is furthermore, moreover, in addition, likewise, besides, also, as well as, again, additionally
In drama, what do call a person who writes a play?
What is a playwright
Name three examples of text features that can be found in nonfiction text.
What are maps, graphs, data charts, pictures, captions, footnotes, sidebars, sub-headings, bolded words, and illustrations.
Which type of imagery is portrayed in the following sentences?
As I ate the Italian pizza, I savored the rich tomatoes sauce and meats. My tongue absorbed the delicious American cheese along with flavored mushrooms.
A. Smell
B. Taste
C. Hear
B. Taste
A commentary sentence is...
To explain or expand the evidence from a text or to provide an opinion or reflection from textual evidence.
What two words are being combined in:
He'd
He would
This part of a drama refers to the actual action that takes place in specific setting and moment in time.
What are Scenes
What is a purpose a subheading or subtitlle?
It introduces the topic that will be discussed in the following paragraphs while supporting the claim or main idea of the text.
"The water buzzed/swished." This is an example of...
What is an Onomatopoeia
A thesis provides
What is a statement that answers the writing prompt, clearly identifies the topic being discussed, and is written for a specific audience.
Correct the parallel structure errors from the following sentence.
Juan enjoys playing soccer and participated in chess.
Juan enjoys playing soccer and participating in chess.
In a drama, what is a static character?
A character who does not change throughout the play.
What is the author's purpose for writing this paragraph?
There are several methods to build a fire, including tepee, lean-to, cross, and log cabin. The log cabin style creates a long-lasting fire. To make a log cabin, pile tinder in the center of the pit. Then, stack kindling around the tinder, creating a square, like the walls of a mini log cabin. Lay more kindling across the top and light the tinder in a couple of places. As the fire gets going, add more kindling, followed by larger fuel wood.
To explain different ways on how to start a fire