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1
Which 2 have a correct
quote
and
citation
?
Jim wanted to "put [their] Christmas presents away" (Henry).
Jim just wanted to "put the chops on" (Henry).
"Of all who give and receive gifts... they are wisest (Henry).
Della loved the "combs, [that were] pure tortoise shell". (Henry)
2
The rules ______ clearly explained on the syllabus.
is
are
3
What is a thesis statement in an intro. paragraph?
An educated guess before an experiment
A sentence introducing an essay to grab or hook the readers attention
Using quotes to support the claim
Answers or retells the prompt and introduces the 3 main points
4
Evidence in body paragraphs should include quotes and citations.
True
False
5
How many points should each PEEL body paragraph have?
3
2
4
1
6
An idea or conclusion made by the reader based on the text.
Tone
Main idea
Evidence
Inference
7
Is this a correct embedded evidence sentence? Della's hair was "like a cascade" (Henry).
False
True
8
Which sentence uses punctuation correctly?
We lost the game; we'll be ready next time.
We lost the game; but we'll be ready next time.
9
Joey
runs
every morning before work.
Adjective
Conjuction
Noun
Verb
10
Select the simple subject from the following sentence.
You are an interesting person.
Strikes
Three Strikes
You
Three
11
The treasure was hidden in the cave,
so
we headed to the underground lagoon.
Conjunction
verb
Noun
Adverb
12
Attitude of a writer established by the connotation of their words.
Mood
Tone
Theme
Main idea
13
I went to
school
today, even though I was sick.
Noun
Adjective
Adverb
Verb
14
Which sentence uses puctuation correctly?
Our puppy is black; however, she looks brown in the sunlight.
Our puppy is black, however, she looks brown in the sunlight.
15
Nando wrote about his experience in the novel
Miracle in The Andes
using his own
_____.
(1st, 3rd, omniscient, etc.)
Theme
Point of View
Money
Mood
16
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
He is a, strong healthy man.
He, is a strong healthy man.
He is a strong, healthy man.
He is a strong healthy, man.
17
Ms. Norfolk and Ms. Mooney both like
flavored
seltzer.
Proper Noun
Verb
Linking Verb
Adjective
18
"She seemed peaceful,
as
if she were sleeping under a fleece blanket."
Metaphor
Personification
Imagery
Simile
19
We _____ running late, so we didn't stop at McDonalds.
were
was
20
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
Javier, likes playing football.
Jerry hates the holiday, season.
This sentence doesn't even have a comma.
Rachel doesn't like pizza, nor does she like soda.
21
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
My, estate goes to my husband, son, and, daughter-in-law
My estate goes to my husband, son, and daughter-in-law
My estate goes to my ,husband, son and daughter-in-law
My estate, goes to my husband son and daughter-in-law
22
We
went to Walmart after school today.
Pronoun
Adjective
Noun
Verb
23
Even in this battered state
, we were awed by the wild beauty of the Andes after dark.
dependent clause
The only clause I know is Santa Claus
Independent clause
24
What does the literary term CLIMAX mean?
The beginning of a story or novel
How the characters look, act, talk, etc
Turning point when the characters solve the problems or conflicts
The main point or theme of a story
25
What is the ANTAGONIST of a story?
The narrator of the story or "I"
Main character that readers oppose: wrongdoer
Main character that readers support: victor
Being chased by a colony of ants
26
What type of conflict occurred in the novel
Miracle in The Andes
when the avalanche happened?
Person VS. Person
Person VS. Nature
Person VS. Society
Person VS. Self
27
"He lived a year in a minute,"
is an example of what?
Metaphor
Simile
Hyperbole
Personification
28
A term that means the opposite of what's expected.
Theme
A bad song
Irony
Mood
29
"Death was tapping me on the shoulder,"
is an example of what type of literary device?
Simile
Personification
Metaphor
Hyperbole
30
What does EXPOSITION mean in literature?
When the reader writes about what was read in the story
Character and setting before any problems arise
When the reader has to make inferences
The authors main idea of a story
31
You should be nice to all of your teachers,
Santa Claus
is still watching!
Pronoun
Proper Noun
Adverb
Common Noun
32
What is the overall central message after reading a story?
Exposition
Point of View
Climax
Theme
33
Are you ready to ROCK the exam?
Possibly.
Huh?
Yes!
What exam?
34
I went to school today,
even though I was sick.
Dependent Clause
Independent Clause
35
What a character says, does, how they look, and what other characters say about them develops ________.
Mood
Exposition
Characterization
Point of View
36
Why the writer wrote the text, and what the writer wants the reader to do with the information.
Author's purpose
Theme
Evidence
Main idea
37
Which is NOT part of a PEEL body paragraph?
point
last
evidence
explain
38
I thought the movie ended
abruptly.
Action Verb
Common Noun
Adverb
Conjunction
39
Who is the PROTAGONIST of a story?
The narrator of the story
Character that the reader is against: villain
Characters that have no important role in the story
Character that the reader supports: hero
40
"It was a dark and stormy night" helps develop the ______ of a story.
Theme
Characterization
Mood
Antagonist
41
"I am still a beast at bay,"
is an example of what literary device?
Hyberbole
Personification
Metaphor
Simile
42
What 2 things should you tell in the "Who cares and why" section of an intro. paragraph.
Explanation of the writing prompt
Three points to be explained later
Why the topic is it important?
Stakeholders or who cares about the topic
43
Irregular plural possessive: women's, men's, people's, children's
False
True
44
Which one is NOT an example of a grabber in an intro. paragraph?
List of three
Definition
Deep or Rhetorical questions
Painting a picture
45
Central message of a paragraph. Tell this in the first sentence of your body paragraphs.
Link
Point or main idea
Explaination
Evidence
46
Is it acceptable to use "I" or "I think" in your essays?
Absolutely Not
Yes
No, don't make me throw something at you
Heavens, No
47
What type of conflict existed when Nando decided to resort to cannibalism, or when a person is making a tough decision.
Person VS. Self
All of the above
Person VS. Society
Person VS. Person
48
The puppy
was warm in bed because of the fuzzy blanket
.
Subject
Predicate
