Punctuations Marks
What is a comma? (,)
A comma is used in a list, after an intro word, and before/after information.
What is a thesis statement?
The main idea or claim of an essay that tells the reader what the paper will be about.
What is an independent clause?
The main clause, or a complete thought.
What is a characterization?
Your own background.
Who is Travis?
The son of Ruth and Walter.
What is a period? (.)
A period can stop sentences.
What is a dependent clause?
It's also called a subordinate and it cannot stand alone.
What is direct characterization?
It's when the author tells the what a character is like.
Who is the boyfriend of Beneatha?
George Murchison.
What are quotation marks? ('' '')
It's used when someone is saying something, and it's also used when writing exact words.
What is a support?
A reason.
Ex. Daniel eats hot tamales during his time off.
What is this I.C or D.C?
I.C.
What is indirect characterization?
It's when the reader infers traits from action, thoughts, and dialogue.
How much money did the Younger family receive from the insurance check?
$10,000.
What is an apostrophe? (')
An apostrophe shows ownership, possession, and it makes contractions.
Ex: No. Students shouldn't have homework nightly.
What does it need to have?
Support/Reason.
Because Jason wants to go to a basketball game.
What is this? I.C or D.C
I.C
What does S.T.E.A.L stand for?
S = Speech
T = Thoughts
E = Effect on others
A = Actions
L = Looks
Beneatha believed in God.
True or False?
False.
What is the purpose of punctuation marks? (, '' '' . ')
Punctuation marks can change meaning, avoid confusion, and makes writing clearer.
Ex. When people get home from school, they just do absolutely nothing, because they have a lot of free time throughout the day.
What are the three things that is in the sentence?
Claim, support, and the opposing argument.
Ex: If Mason keeps studying for 2 hours daily, he will ace the test.
What is this? I.C or D.C?
I.C.
Ex: Beneatha rolled her eyes and argued with Walter about her future.
This is an example of what?
Effect on others.
What job did Walter work as?
A chauffeur.