Vocabulary
Define "Indigenous"
originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native
Give an example of a simile. Then, re-write the simile as a metaphor.
Where does a claim statement normally appear in an essay?
At the end of the introduction paragraph.
In which font style and size should an MLA-formatted essay be written?
Which actor first played DC Comics’ Green Lantern in the eponymous 2011 film before later starring as a masked hero (or anti-hero) in one of Marvel’s most successful movie franchises?
Ryan Reynolds
Define "abrasive"
showing little concern for the feelings of others; harsh
Name one of the three main types of irony found in literature.
1. Dramatic Irony
2. Verbal Irony
3. Situational Irony
What is the purpose of an argumentative essay?
To persuade or convince the audience
What should appear in the top right corner of each page of an essay written in MLA format?
Drake recently took to Instagram to show off a solid gold pair of this iconic shoe.
Air Jordan 10s
Define "concurrent"
existing, happening, or done at the same time
Which literary device involves anthropomorphizing?
Personification
Where should a writer list any outside sources referenced in an essay?
Works Cited page.
(Bibliography is also acceptable)
What two pieces of information should almost always be included in an in-text (parenthetical) citation used in an MLA-formatted essay?
The last name of the author being referenced and the page or pages on which the quote appears in the source material.
You may know Gwen Stefani from the show “The Voice.” But before she was on TV, she was the singer in a rock band called _________.
No Doubt
Define "pejorative"
expressing contempt or disapproval; meaning something in a negative or insulting way
Define "foreshadowing."
When an author hints at something that will happen later in the text.
What is the purpose of a narrative essay?
To tell a story
Whose name(s) should appear in the heading of an essay written in MLA format?
The writer of the essay and his/her teacher or professor.
The Springboks are South Africa’s famed national ________ team.
Rugby
Define "ephemeral"
lasting for a very short time; temporary
Which literary device is being used when Shakespeare references, as he often does, the Bible or Greek mythology?
Allusion
How many paragraphs should a standard English essay make use of?
As many as the writer needs to respond thoroughly to the prompt question.
Write today's date as it would appear if we were including it in the heading of an MLA-style essay.
31 August 2021
The national dish of Spain is paella. Which expensive spice gives paella its distinctive yellow color?
Saffron.