Writing 8 Q1 Jeopardy

Grammar

50

This term describes words that are pronounced the same but are spelled differently.

Homophones

75

A noun that describes a result or a consequence of an action.

Effect

100

This verb mood states a fact or asks a question.

Indicative

150

The Subjunctive mood deals with these kinds of situations. (Was it all in my head?)

Hypothetical or Unreal

200

A verb meaning to evoke or draw out. 

Elicit

Writing 101

50

This type of language targets smell, taste, touch, or sight.

Sensory Language

75

A term to describe the arrangement of words in a sentence.

Syntax

100

This type of writing is a combination of creative writing and nonfiction writing, and is inspired by historical events.

Narrative Nonfiction

150

Flash Fiction stories generally have these. They're also a staple of director M. Night Shyamalan's film style.  

Plot Twist, or Surprise Ending

200

This generally has two types: Internal and External.

Conflict

Research

50

A type of phrase signals when a quote is being used.

Signal Phrase

75

A student aims to answer this kind of question through research. 

Research Question

100

The 5 Rs can help you with this, a kind of source integration strategy.

Paraphrasing

150

To use something word for word without proper attribution is called this.

Plagiarism

200

Want to do research efficiently? Knowing where to look and knowing what to ask are examples of these.

Research Strategies

MLA Format

50

MLA heading includes Your name, Teacher name, this, and the date.

Class

75

This font is a necessary component for any MLA format paper. 

Times New Roman

100

9 is the most recent edition of this format and style guide.

MLA Format

150

In a Works Cited, sources must be arranged in this order, or else Ms. Bala will throw a fit. 

Alphabetical

200

A direct quote is no more than this number of lines long, or else you must use a different format.

4

WILDCARD

50

This popular online video platform was founded in 2005.

YouTube

75

This Filipino-American singer/songwriter rose to fame with hits like "vampire" and "drivers license"

Olivia Rodrigo

100

God made this city's walls fall so Joshua and the Israelites could conquer it.

Jericho

150

This professional football team had the best record in 2023 with 13 wins and 4 losses.

The Baltimore Ravens

200

California is home to this number of NBA basketball teams. 

(Extra 2 points if you can name all of them)

4

(Golden state warriors, LA Lakers, LA clippers, and Sacramento Kings)