Scary Tales
What is the author's point of view about scary tales?
Children need to be frightened/It's a good thing to tell scary stories to children.
What category does the author say is not the best one to use when defining the horror genre and why?
A story's subjects (characters) because not all horror stories have the same characters (not all monsters are the same).
DOUBLE POINTS!! What is the definition of an author's purpose?
The author's reason for writing.
What is the subject in the following sentence:
Whom did you visit there?
subject = you
DOUBLE POINTS!!
What type of text is "Scary Tales" and what type of text is "What Is the Horror Genre?"
Scary Tales = Essay
WITHG = literary criticism
An author's word choice is one element that helps determine style. What is one example of specific word choice that contributes to the author's style?
"Mr. Hall wears a rug."
"That ain't nice."
DOUBLE POINTS!!
Name one category that hasn't been named at give one criteria for that category.
Answers vary
What is style?
style = the manner in which a work is written
Style involves how something is said rather than what is said.
What are the four demonstrative pronouns?
What is the difference between a demonstrative adjective and a demonstrative pronoun?
Demonstrative pronouns stand alone; demonstrative adjectives come before a noun
What are all of the interrogative pronouns?
who, whom, which, whose, and what
What two words describe the style of "Scary Tales"?
informal and conversational
Name one category the author uses to define horror stories and give one criteria for that category.
Answers vary
What is the definition of summarizing?
Summarize = briefly retell the central ideas and most important details in a piece of writing
Name the intensive/reflexive and if it's being intensive or reflexive.
We painted the whole house ourselves.
ourselves; intensive
We = subject; painted = verb; house = DO
What is the correct verb in the following sentence?
Everyone in the class ( supports / support) the teacher.
Everyone = singular
supports = singular
Does "Scary Tales" use formal or informal syntax and how do you know?
Informal syntax because the author uses informal grammar like contractions and exclamation points.
Why does the author provide a bunch of different criteria for different categories?
Russell provides criteria so readers know how to define the horror genre.
What is a counterargument?
When you mention the opposing side to strengthen your point.
Name the relative pronoun, dependent clause, and antecedent in the following statement.
The student whom the teacher praised did well on the test.
relative pronoun = whom
dependent clause = whom the teacher praised
antecedent = student
True or false? The dependent clause will always start with the relative pronoun.
False
Almost always!!!! Sometimes, it'll start with a preposition before "whom"
Example: My sister, to whom the seat belongs, is not here yet.
What are two reasons the author gives to support her claim?
Fear is an emotion that should be exercised; only fears rush in where angels tread
What is the main/central idea of WITHG?
Central idea = The best way to define the horror genre is by looking at a story's structure/organization, source of horror, and themes.
What is syntax? What is one way formal and informal syntax differ?
Syntax refers to the way words are put together to form phrases and sentences.
Formal and informal syntax differ in many ways: tone, vocab, sentence strucutre, contractions, punctuation
What is the pronoun and antecedent in the following statement?
Students brought their lunch to school today, and all ate at noon.
indefinite pronoun = all
NO ANTECEDENT!! Because indefinite pronouns cannot have antecedents.
possessive adjective = their (possessing lunch)
How can a counterargument strengthen your argument?
It makes your argument more believable because it shows you have considered all sides before coming to a decision. It also shows that you are knowledgeable about the topic and understand different points of view.