Vocab

Theme

100

what was the theme of coco?

Never give up 

200

What was the theme of odyssey?

Always be patience 

300

What was the theme of Lord of the flies?

without a system there's no order

400

Whats the theme of Romeo and Juliet?

dont let love blind you from reality 

500

whats is theme?

message or moral of the story 

figurative language

100

What is the figurative language from Lord of the flies "the conch exploded to a thousand white fragments"

Hyperbole 

200

What figurative launage is this quote

"It will be like finding your self in a dark room,he said .It's like moist black velvet"

imagery

300

What figuratve launage is this quote 

"The sun sank and darkness covered the earth"

personification

Thesis statements

100

Which of these sentences is a thesis statement for an essay about a favorite animal?

•  A)Dogs are furry and have four legs. 
•  B)I have a brown dog named Max. 
•  C)Dogs are the best pets because they protect families, love to play, and are easy to train.

C)Dogs are the best pets because they protect families, love to play, and are easy to train.

200

A student is writing a literary analysis essay on Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. Which of the following represents the strongest thesis statement?

• A) Romeo and Juliet is a tragic play written in the 16th century about two young, star-crossed lovers whose deaths ultimately end a family feud.
• B) In Romeo and Juliet, Shakespeare demonstrates that the impetuous nature of youth, combined with unchecked societal hatred, inevitably leads to the destruction of innocence.

• B) In Romeo and Juliet, Shakespeare demonstrates that the impetuous nature of youth, combined with unchecked societal hatred, inevitably leads to the destruction of innocence.

300

A student is drafting a literary analysis essay on the  civilization of in William Golding’s Lord of the Flies. Which of the following is the strongest thesis statement?

• A) In Lord of the Flies, the conch shell symbolizes law and order, and its destruction halfway through the book shows that the boys have completely lost their civilization.
• B) Through the rapid descent of the stranded boys, Golding argues that without the rules and structures of societal institutions, human nature inherently gravitates toward savagery and primal chaos.

• B) Through the rapid descent of the stranded boys, Golding argues that without the rules and structures of societal institutions, human nature inherently gravitates toward savagery and primal chaos.

400

A student is writing an analytical essay on the film Coco. Which of the following represents the strongest, most complex thesis statement for a high school level paper?

• A) In Coco, Miguel runs away to the Land of the Dead on Día de los Muertos because his family bans music, but he eventually returns home after proving his talent to them.
• B) Through Miguel’s journey, Pixar uses the vibrant traditions of Día de los Muertos to argue that personal ambition should never come at the cost of family, but rather should be supported by ancestral legacy.
• C) Ernesto de la Cruz represents the dangers of selfishness because he murdered his best friend Héctor just to steal his songs and become a famous musician.

• B) Through Miguel’s journey, Pixar uses the vibrant traditions of Día de los Muertos to argue that personal ambition should never come at the cost of family, but rather should be supported by ancestral legacy.

500

Why is a thesis statement important?

A thesis statement is one sentence that tells the reader the main point of your essay and the reasons that prove it.

TAFT

100

What does TAFT stand for?

Title ,Author, Format ,Topic Sentence 

200

Whos the author of "the odyssey"

homer

300

What movie/article is this quote from?

"nothing is more important than family"

a.coco b. the odyssey c.lord of the flies

Coco 

400

What is a format?

Layout or style of a text.

500

True or false 

a topic sentence should have evidence to help support your claim

false 

Supporting details

100

Read the main idea sentence. Which of the choices does NOT support it?

 Polar bears are perfectly built to live in the freezing Arctic.

• A) They have thick blubber under their skin to keep them warm.
• B) Their white fur helps them hide in the ice and snow.
• C) Polar bears eat fish, seals, and walruses.
• D) Penguins also live in very cold places like Antarctica.

• D) Penguins also live in very cold places like Antarctica.

200

which is a good supporting detail? 

 Video games can actually help your brain.

Many video games require players to solve difficult puzzles to move to the next level."

"Studies show that fast-paced video games improve how quickly your eyes and hands work together." (Yes – This is an official fact that proves the point.)

"Studies show that fast-paced video games improve how quickly your eyes and hands work together." (Yes – This is an official fact that proves the point.)

Many video games require players to solve difficult puzzles to move to the next level."

trick question their both right

300

Exercising every day keeps your body healthy 

Which detail fits best?

• A) Running and jumping make your heart and muscles much stronger.
• B) You should always wear sneakers when you run outside.
• C) Nike and Adidas make popular sports shoes.

• A) Running and jumping make your heart and muscles much stronger.

400

Supporting details should always include your personal opinion about the topic.

false

500

Why are supporting details important?

they provide the proof and explanation needed to make a paragraph