Vocabulary
What is theme?
The message or idea of the text.
Give an example of theme?
Beauty, Good versus Evil, Coming-of-age, Loyalty, Betrayal, Life and Death, Justice, or Family.
Give an example of a a main idea
Example
Give an example of authors purpose.
Instruct, persuade, inform, entertain, educate, startle, excite, sadden, enlighten, punish, or console.
Who's The J's best friend?
Frank!1!1!
What is author's purpose?
to entertain, inform or persuade.
What was the theme in The House Of The Scorpion?
Integrity and courage, the struggle to survive as a free individual and the search for a personal identity.
What is the main idea of The House Of The Scorpion?
A boy who was engineered from a drug lord's cell, and proceeds through-out the story with discrimination but also development and support.
What is the authors purpose in The House of the Scorpion?
to inform about the border control the ethics of cloning and life in diverse places.
Who's The J's nemesis?
The W.
What is the main idea?
The main idea of a paragraph is the author's message about the topic. It is often expressed directly or it can be implied.
What is the theme in Piper (the short story we watched in class)?
Conquer your fears or ask someone to help when in need.
What is the main idea in Piper?
A bird conquering its fear of the ocean
What is the author's purpose in Piper?
To entertain.
What is The J's favourite food?
Tacos.
What is The J?
The J.
What was the theme in Lava?
Keep believing even though your dreams might not come true.
What is the main idea of Lava?
A volcano trying to find another volcano to love.
What is the author's purpose in Lava?
To entertain.
Who is The J's brother?
Sans from the {$}hit game Underswap.
are you going to study??
The answer better be yes.
who is the best character in house of the scorpion?
Tam Lin of course.
When is the english Mid term?
Jan. 18th
who?
asked
Who is The J (unknown)?
Papyrus from the hit game Underswap.