Meaning & Purpose
What does connotation mean?
The feeling associated with a word.
What is a compound sentence?
Two independent clauses joined by a conjunction.
What is the first step of the writing process?
Prewriting/Planning.
What is Miss Roberson's new last name?
Kicklighter
a person, place, thing, or idea
What does denotation mean?
The dictionary definition.
Fix the sentence:
“Students was arguing their claim loudly.”
Students were arguing their claim loudly.
What happens during drafting?
Writing the first version.
Blue
a specific name for a person, place, or thing
How can word choice affect tone?
It changes how the message feels.
What punctuation is used in a compound sentence?
Comma + conjunction.
What is revising?
Improving ideas and organization.
What princess did Miss Roberson name her daughter after?
Aurora or Sleeping Beauty
What is a verb?
an action word
Why would an author use figurative language?
To create imagery or deeper meaning.
Identify the error:
“The authors purpose was unclear.”
Missing apostrophe (author’s).
What is editing?
Fixing grammar and punctuation.
9 months
What is an adjective?
A word that describes a noun
How can context clues help determine meaning?
They give hints from surrounding text.
What is a complex sentence?
An independent clause + dependent clause.
Why is peer review important?
It provides feedback for improvement.
What is Miss Roberson's husband's name?
Dess
What is an adverb?
A word that describes a verb.