Transition Words
As a result
a. show time
b. show cause and effect
c. compare or contrast
d. support a main idea
b. show cause and effect
This meme originated in Jojo's Bizarre Adventure.
The "To Be Continued" Meme
I know a man _______ can touch the tip of his nose with the tip of his tongue.
I know a man WHO / THAT can touch the tip of his nose with the tip of his tongue.
noun- Something which has a positive mental effect but no physical effect
Placebo
If I’m not home by midnight, my car might turn into a pumpkin.
allusion
Similarly
a. show time
b. show cause and effect
c. compare or contrast
d. support a main idea
c. compare or contrast
Though he grew up in Atlanta, this American rapper was actually born in the United Kingdom
21 Savage
Do you know the woman ______ husband found a job in China?
Do you know the woman WHOSE husband found a job in China?
adj - Marked by quivering, or shaking:
tremulous
"Love is an ideal thing, marriage a real thing."
Antithesis
However
a. show time
b. show cause and effect
c. compare or contrast
d. support a main idea
c. compare or contrast
This term is used to described a surprised Pepe the Frog.
Poggers
Wilt Chamberlain is the only basketball player __________ was able to score 100 points in an NBA game.
Wilt Chamberlain is the only basketball player WHO/THAT was able to score 100 points in an NBA game.
adj - calm/undisturbed
placid
His smile is like kryptonite to me
allusion
In addition
a. provide additional information
b. show cause and effect
c. compare or contrast
d. support a main idea
a. provide additional information
The music group has more #1 hits on the Billboard Charts than any other artist/artists ever.
The Beatles
Because I am unemployed I am currently living at my parents' house, _________ is an annoying situation.
Because I am unemployed I am currently living at my parents' house, WHICH is an annoying situation.
verb - shake involuntarily, typically as a result of anxiety, excitement, or frailty.
tremble
You didn't think I would say yes to that, did you?
Rhetorical Question
For example
a. provide additional information
b. show cause and effect
c. compare or contrast
d. provide evidence
d. provide evidence
The Lakers recently joined this team in having the most amount of NBA championships ever.
The Celtics
That casino is the Bellagio, __________ Ocean's people robbed $3.6 million last year.
That casino is the Bellagio, WHERE Ocean's people robbed $3.6 million last year.
adj - impossible to satisfy
implacable
"Many are called, but few are chosen."
Antithesis