Semester 1 Exam

Visual technique: Frame

Writing that explains similarities and differences between 2 or more topics.

Due to the weather, we had to cancel the game.

Parts of speech: Hey! Get away from my snack!

Relationship: The dogs sprinted to the door when they heard the lock turn.

The fact that the nurturers who are the care takers for babies, also "release" them.

 "My fellow Americans," JFK proclaimed, "ask not what you can do for your country..."(Cast 23).

Figurative language: My mom is going to kill me when she finds out!

Analogy: Hat is to head as sock is to

It is our responsibilty to ensure a future for the next generation.

A traditional outline, symbol, or motif used in literature across generations and cultures.

Figurative language: Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.

Writing in your own words that proves your claim by analyzing and clarifying the evidence.

Verb mood: If I review my resources in LA binder and Springboard, I will pass the exam.

Comma rule: Please turn in your work, Joe.

If the Dave goes to the party, Sally will come, and her parents will be very worried about her.

Hero's journey: The goal is reached.

Heroes do not complain about their situation.

Visual technique-Angle: Shows subject as small and powerless.

The sentence in a paragraph that reveals the main idea.

Parallel structure: She runs, jumps, and is going to flip.

Passive or Active: The quarterback throws the ball and scores.

Plot: The turning point in the story.

A camera captures improtant memories.

Verb mood: Sign your name.

What is similar about these words: slap, caress

The family is on their way to Florida, but they have to stop in Georgia for the night first.

chicken:wing::dog:leg

When a character says one thing but means the opposite.

Parts of speech: She quickly grabbed her belongings and ran out the door.

Writing elements: Hook, bridge, thesis

Which are synonyms?

Find it in your heart to give a home to an innocent animal who has suffered enough.

Semicolon: Mom is buying a new car; she really wants a Toyota.

Comma rule: Mrs. Castelli, our principal, is a fair leader.

If we fail to learn from the past, we will repeat our mistakes.

Which transition compares?

The family is on their way to Florida, but they have to stop in Georgia for the night first.

The family is on their way to Florida, but they have to stop in Georgia for the night first.

Literary device: When a writer provides a hint that something is going to happen (the apple).

Dad was going to cook dinner; Instead we went to Outback.

Harriet Tubman used the Underground Railroad for slaves escaping their masters.

Verb Mood: If I were to go back to school,I would earn a doctoral degree.

The character who provides guidance for the hero.

An extended metaphor such as Avatar, Animal Farm, or Oh Captain, My Captain!

Writer's choice of words.

The central idea or message in a literary text.

"Release"is an example of __________________in The Giver.

An idea or question that goes beyond the text.

Due to the weather.

The family is on their way to Florida, but they have to stop in Georgia for the night first.

The pale eyes in The Giver.

Hero's journey: Sign that the protagonist's life is going to change.

Parts of speech: The mouse ran under the couch, holding us all prisoners in our own home.

Connotation: Caress