Similarly, in addition, and likewise are transition words that...
A) Compare
B) Contrast
C) Indicate time
D) Offer a summary
What is A) Compare
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A memoir is a nonfiction piece about....
A single memory
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What is peer editing?
When a classmate or peer checks, edits, and provides feedback on your work.
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When you use your 5 senses to create IMAGES in your writing, that is called...
IMAGEry
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Why is a showing detail better than a telling detail?
Showing details SHOW the emotion by using the 5 senses, details, and WOW words.
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Consequently, as a result, and accordingly are transition words that...
A) Compare
B) Contrast
C) Show cause and effect
D) Indicate time
What is C) Show cause and effect
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In Alexandra Fuller's memoir she compared and contrasted...
Africa from England
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What are the notes called that you leave on your peer's work?
Annotations
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Which sentence has more imagery?
A) I looked in the container to find my favorite cookies.
B) I flipped open the Tupperware lid to find chocolate crinkle cookies.
What is B) I flipped open the Tupperware lid to find chocolate crinkle cookies.
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I went trick-or-treating last night with my family. However, every house I traveled to is empty. I gathered my empty bags and walked home.
Which verb is incorrect in the sentence?
A) Went
B) Traveled
C) Is
D) Gathered
E) Walked
What is C) Is because it is present tense. Every other verb is past tense.
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Some people think that children are interested only in material things, and that adults invent symbols to make life complicated, but I think that symbols start in childhood. For example, I remember learning about one symbol before I could even read. A door was one of my first symbols.
What is the transition word that offers an example?
What is: For example
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"I was sure we'd find the blanket ripped and dirty." is an example of what type of writing lead?
A) Dramatic lead
B) Starting in the middle of the scene
C) Leisurely lead
D) Introducing the narrator
What is B) Starting in the middle of the scene
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Help Marco rewrite this run-on sentence: My father kept pointing out the coral reefs, he did not want me to swim too close.
My father kept pointing out the coral reefs, but he did not want me to swim too close.
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What are three WOW word adjectives that show touch.
What part of speech is missing in this sentence:
Marcus entered the musty classroom.
A) Noun
B) Verb
C) Adjective
D) Adverb
What is D) Adverb. Adverbs describe a verb. How did he enter the room? Slowly? Cautiously?
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What are three transition words that contrast (show difference) of ideas?
What is: however, nevertheless, on the other hand, still,
even, so, although, and, yet, but, conversely, in spite of, neither…nor, on the contrary, instead
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A memoir is often subjective. What does subjective mean?
Influenced by feelings and emotions.
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Who said, "“I am not a very good writer, but I am an excellent re-writer.”
A) Alexandra Fuller
B) Jack Gantos
C) James Michener
D) Joey Pigza
What is C) James Michener
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The kids laughed their heads off at the comedian's jokes. Edit this sentence by including IMAGERY and the 5 SENSES.
EX of an imagery-driven sentence: The kids' faces grew red, their stomachs ached, and their eyes watered as the comedian continued his routine.