Vocabulary
Vivacious
What is... "Vivacious" describes someone who is lively, animated, and full of energy, often exhibiting an enthusiastic or bubbly personality?
What are some adverbials for comparison?
What is...Similarly, in the same way, however, on the other hand, in contrast...?
How can you create a desired response of a character from your reader?
What is... Descriptive vocabulary; what they say and do?
What is form?
What is...In writing, "form" refers to the structure or the way a piece of writing is organized. It encompasses various elements such as the layout, style, genre, and overall composition. Form can refer to the specific structure of a poem, the narrative structure of a story, the organization of an essay, or the layout and arrangement of elements in any written work. It’s essentially the framework that shapes the content and presentation of the writing?
What is purpose in writing?
What is...In writing, purpose refers to the reason or intention behind the creation of a piece of writing. It's the goal the writer wants to achieve, such as informing, persuading, entertaining, or expressing thoughts and emotions. The purpose shapes the content, style, and structure of the writing, guiding the author in effectively communicating with their intended audience?
Toil
What is... means to work extremely hard or labor intensely, often involving physical or mental effort over a sustained period?
"Although it was a very rich city, Timbuktu was not built of gold, its buildings were made of clay."
What is wrong with this sentence/ correct it.
What is... comma splice?
"Although it was a very rich city, Timbuktu was not built of gold. Its buildings were made of clay."
How can you create a vivid impression of a place?
What is... build atmosphere, appeal to the senses?
What is the difference between a diary entry and an autobiography?
What is...The key differences lie in the scope and purpose. A diary is more immediate and focused on daily experiences and emotions, often without a structured narrative, while an autobiography is a planned, overarching account of one's life story, presented in a more structured and polished form for readers beyond the writer's personal reflection?
Prompt: "Write a short story about a character who discovers a hidden magical world in their own backyard."
What is... to entertain?
Impromptu
What is..."Impromptu" refers to something that is done, spoken, or performed without preparation or rehearsal. It's often spontaneous or done on the spot, without prior planning or forethought?
What are 3 things you can use to avoid repetition?
What are... determiners, synonyms, & pronouns?
When selecting details and information to include in your writings, what should you keep in mind?
What is... select information and details that are interesting, relevant, and will engage the reader?
Prompt: "Write an essay capturing the atmosphere of a bustling marketplace."
What form would you use?
What is... descriptive writing?
Prompt: "Create a detailed guide on starting a small business."
What is... inform/explain?
Daily Double!!!!!
wager as many points as you want.
What is..."Perpetually" refers to something that continues or persists without interruption, constantly or indefinitely. It implies an ongoing, unceasing nature without a defined end?
After finishing her homework, which she diligently completed before dinner, Sarah went to the library to study, but she found it closed for renovations, so she decided to work on her assignments at home instead.
Identify an adverbial.
What is... before dinner, to study, for renovations, at home?
In a RESPONSE text, each of your paragraphs should contain what? Remember ABCs.
What is... a key point, evidence, and explanation.
What is the difference between a narrative writing and a descriptive writing?
What is... The key difference lies in their primary objectives. Descriptive writing aims to create a sensory experience, focusing on the details and atmosphere, while narrative writing aims to tell a story, often involving characters, a plot, and a sequence of events. However, they're not mutually exclusive; narratives often include descriptive elements to bring the story to life, while descriptive pieces may include elements of storytelling to enhance the sensory experience?
"Write a travelogue detailing your adventures through a fictional land, complete with descriptions of unique cultures, landmarks, and encounters with fantastical creatures. Blend informative details with vivid storytelling to transport the reader into this captivating world."
What 2 purposes does this writing have?
What is... to entertain and inform.
Ignominious
What is..."Ignominious" refers to something marked by shame, disgrace, or humiliation. It's an adjective used to describe actions, events, or circumstances that bring about a sense of dishonor or public embarrassment?
The storm approached, the clouds darkened, the winds howled, lightning struck, and the rain poured down in torrents.
How would you restructure/fix this sentence?
What is... As the storm approached, darkening clouds unleashed howling winds, striking lightning, and torrents of rain?
How to effectively structure an information text?
What 4 parts do you need?
What is... a dramatic opening, a summary of key events, detailed information, and the consequences?
"Describe the workings of a whimsical, futuristic invention or gadget that solves everyday problems in an unconventional way. Explain its mechanisms, its impact on society, and its quirky features, all while engaging the reader with a lively narrative that brings the invention to life."
What forms and/or purposes might this prompt require?
What is... descriptive, explanation, descriptive, and entertaining.
What is involved in a response that has the purpose of arguing something?
What is... This form involves presenting a claim or argument and providing evidence or reasoning to support it. It often includes counterarguments and a conclusion that solidifies the writer's position?