What is a personification?

Giving human qualities to a non-human thing

What is a claim or argument?

An assertion or stance on a topic, like "Apples are the best"

Does Mr. Emick own a jetpack?

No, but he does own the flying dog from Neverending Story., No, he does not need one because he can fly., Yes, because it is awesome.

Which is a correctly woven quote?

Americans do not view aliens as a "major threat" (Kennedy & Lau).

What does it mean to "weave a quote"?

Introducing the quote in your own words, citing it, then explaining it

What is literal language?

When you mean exactly what you say, like "He caught the football."

How will Batman save Gotham?

Increasing everyone's literacy skills, Tap-dancing in the netherworld between existence and nothing

Why is figurative language important?

SHOW detail in stories and writing, rather than telling what happens

The attitude of the speaker or author about the topic they are discussing

What will increase my writing skills the most?

Finish a first draft on time; then editing using feedback to make it better

What is an understatement?

Downplaying the true meaning of your words, like "This will take no time!"

Where does Mr. Emick get his hair cut?

Mr. Tellyer, the true wise guru of many artforms, He cuts it himself using a tree branch sharpened with a stone in the woods

How was Mr. Emick born?

He emerged from a rift in the universe, like the creation of a star, He grew from the mind of the God of Thunder, He was planted like a seed, and grew into a full person., He ate a potato that gave him the power to change he world through writing

Is Wikipedia accurate?

Often it is accurate but you always need to check its outside sources

What is a topic sentence?

The main idea of a body paragraph, usually first sentence of a paragraph

What is Mr. Emick's favorite Starbucks order?

Brown sugar shaken espresso with oatmilk

What would Mr. Emick bring to an abandoned island?

An infinitely expanding library, A 5G LTE Microsoft computer that can contact emergency services

How can you use Wikipedia to find sources?

Go to the sources Wikipedia cites and cite those (if they are credible)

What is figurative language?

An indirect, abstract use of words to create a mental image or picture

Why is Wikipedia not a source you can cite for research?

It is not reviewed by experts like an encylopedia or credible news source

What is evidence (in writing)?

A quote or summarized idea from a source to back up your argument

What is reasoning or analysis (in writing)?

What a piece of evidence MEANS or why it MATTERS (in your own words)

Why do you need to use in-text citations?

Show source of info, not plagiarize, and to follow MLA format

What is a thesis statement?

The argument for your whole esay-usually the last line of your introduction

What is a hook to an essay?

First sentences of essay that grab the readers' attention

Has Mr. Emick ever fought someone?

When he was a wee lad, he fought a bear with a single hand, Yes, his evil clone that jumps from the past to the present

How does setting create conflict?

Setting can create problems due to location, weather, culture, resources

He can travel through time, He can fly because he lives in the clouds, He can also breathe underwater

What is a body paragraph in an essay?

A middle paragraph in an essay that makes a supporting argument on a topic

What brand of shoes does Mr. Emick wear almost everyday?

His own handmade brand conceived from stardust and used chewing gum, Converse

Comparison of 2 things without using "like" or "as"

What does 5-seneses detail mean?

Details using sight, sound, touch, smell, taste

What is the meaning of life?

English because it is the best subject

The feeling or atmosphere the text as a whole creates

What kind of car does Mr. Emick drive?

He does not drive a car; he can fly and lives in the clouds

What is an informative statement?

A statement informing someone about a topic, like "Apples have vitamin C."

He is and he is not; the matrix knows all

What do you need in an in-text citation?

Parentheses, last name of author OR organization, page # (if there is one)

Can Mr. Emick control the the fabric of time and space?

Yes, he can control it insofar as to acquire more coffee drinks from past

What is the main idea of a text?

The message of the text; what it is trying to say

Does Mr. Emick like when you stand by the door before the bell rings?

No, and do not think about doing it EVER

What are Mr. Emick's favorite music genres?

Punk, emo, post-hardcore, math rock, My grandma's 80s cover band

Comparison of 2 different things using "like" or "as"

What is an introduction to an essay?

The first paragaph that hooks the reader and states thesis of essay

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1
What is a personification?
Exagerration, like "I walked a million miles!"
Giving human qualities to a non-human thing
Downplaying the true meaning of your words, like "This will take no time!"
Comparison of 2 things without using "like" or "as"
2
What is a claim or argument?
A story that shows the reader why you are right about something
A statement informing someone about a topic, like "Apples have vitamin C."
An assertion or stance on a topic, like "Apples are the best"
The first sentence of an essay
3
Does Mr. Emick own a jetpack?
No, but he does own the flying dog from Neverending Story.
No, he does not need one because he can fly.
Yes, because how else can he get to his home in the clouds?
Yes, because it is awesome.
4
Which is a correctly woven quote?
UFOs are not evil!
Americans do not view aliens as a "major threat" (Kennedy & Lau).
Americans do not view aliens as a "major threat."
"By and large, the public does not view UFOs as a major threat."
5
What does it mean to "weave a quote"?
Copy/paste a quote in without introducing in your own words
Use quotation marks around words from text then copying into your essay
Copying a quote from a source to make yourself sound smart
Introducing the quote in your own words, citing it, then explaining it
6
What is literal language?
A fancy way of writing and talking to get people to think you are smart
When you mean exactly what you say, like "He caught the football."
An indirect, abstract use of words to create a mental image or picture
Giving human qualities to a non-human thing
7
How will Batman save Gotham?
Running for Congress
Defeating the Joker
Increasing everyone's literacy skills
Tap-dancing in the netherworld between existence and nothing
8
Why is figurative language important?
To TELL the reader exactly what is happening without detail
To sound fancy
It is not important
SHOW detail in stories and writing, rather than telling what happens
9
What is tone?
The feeling or atmosphere the text as a whole creates
Why we like or do not like the text
The message of the text; what it is trying to say
The attitude of the speaker or author about the topic they are discussing
10
What will increase my writing skills the most?
Writing a first draft and turning it in
Finish a first draft on time; then editing using feedback to make it better
Relying on natural talent and not applying feedback because you're smart
Writing an assignment like an essay last minute and turning it in
11
What is an understatement?
Comparison of 2 things without using "like" or "as"
Giving human qualities to a non-human thing
Exagerration, like "I walked a million miles!"
Downplaying the true meaning of your words, like "This will take no time!"
12
Where does Mr. Emick get his hair cut?
He uses a lawn mower
His pet hamster runs its own barbershop
Mr. Tellyer, the true wise guru of many artforms
He cuts it himself using a tree branch sharpened with a stone in the woods
13
How was Mr. Emick born?
He emerged from a rift in the universe, like the creation of a star
He grew from the mind of the God of Thunder
He was planted like a seed, and grew into a full person.
He ate a potato that gave him the power to change he world through writing
14
Is Wikipedia accurate?
It is no more accurate than a social media post
Often it is accurate but you always need to check its outside sources
It is by people who have no idea what they are talking about, so YES
It is always wrong
15
Which is a correctly formatted in-text citation?
("Why Americans Want Aliens to Exist" by Pew Research Center)
(https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2021/06/30/most-americans-believe-i)
(Pew Research Center)
[Pew Research Center]
16
What is a topic sentence?
The main idea of a body paragraph, usually first sentence of a paragraph
The argument for your whole esay-usually the last line of your introduction
A quote or summarized idea from a source to back up your argument
What a piece of evidence means
17
What is Mr. Emick's favorite Starbucks order?
Brown sugar shaken espresso with oatmilk
Americano
Flat white
Pink drink
18
What would Mr. Emick bring to an abandoned island?
An infinitely expanding library
His heart and soul
A 5G LTE Microsoft computer that can contact emergency services
A guide book on how to survive on abandoned islands
19
How can you use Wikipedia to find sources?
Use Wikipedia for all your research without finding others on your own
Summarize Wikipedia. page without looking at its original sources
Go to the sources Wikipedia cites and cite those (if they are credible)
Copy/paste straight from the Wikipedia page
20
What is figurative language?
When you mean exactly what you say, like "He caught the football."
A fancy way of writing and talking to get people to think you are smart
An indirect, abstract use of words to create a mental image or picture
Giving human qualities to a non-human thing
21
Why is Wikipedia not a source you can cite for research?
It promotes conspiracy theories
It is always wrong
It is not reviewed by experts like an encylopedia or credible news source
It is written by people who have no idea what they are talking about
22
What is evidence (in writing)?
The main idea of a body paragraph, usually first sentence of a paragraph
A quote or summarized idea from a source to back up your argument
The argument for your whole esay-usually the last line of your introduction
What a piece of evidence MEANS or why it MATTERS (in your own words)
23
What is reasoning or analysis (in writing)?
What a piece of evidence MEANS or why it MATTERS (in your own words)
A quote or summarized idea from a source to back up your argument
The argument for your whole esay-usually the last line of your introduction
The main idea of a body paragraph, usually first sentence of a paragraph
24
Why do you need to use in-text citations?
MLA format only
Mr. Emick told us to
Show source of info, not plagiarize, and to follow MLA format
They seem nice
25
What shoe size is Mr. Emick?
Size 50 clown shoe
Size 11.5-12
Size 3
Size 20
26
What is a thesis statement?
What a piece of evidence means
The main idea of a body paragraph, usually first sentence of a paragraph
The argument for your whole esay-usually the last line of your introduction
A quote or summarized idea from a source to back up your argument
27
How tall is Mr. Emick?
1 inch tall
7 feet
100 miles
2 feet tall
28
What is a hook to an essay?
First sentences of essay that grab the readers' attention
The first paragaph that hooks the reader and states thesis of essay
A middle paragraph in an essay that makes a supporting argument on a topic
Last paragraph that re-explains how ideas connect and gives call-to-action
29
Has Mr. Emick ever fought someone?
When he was a wee lad, he fought a bear with a single hand
No, of course, violence is not the answer
Yes, his evil clone that jumps from the past to the present
Yes, he once fought someone in the line to Starbucks
30
How does setting create conflict?
Setting can create problems due to location, weather, culture, resources
Setting can make characters able to run faster
Setting does not create conflict
Setting can create problems due to how characters approach issues
31
Can Mr. Emick fly?
He can travel through time
He can fly because he lives in the clouds
No, he cannot; he can only walk
He can also breathe underwater
32
What is setting?
The how and why of a story
The wherefore and therefore of the story
The where and when of a story
The why and what of a story
33
What is a body paragraph in an essay?
Last paragraph that re-explains how ideas connect and gives call-to-action
A middle paragraph in an essay that makes a supporting argument on a topic
First sentences of essay that grab the readers' attention
The first paragaph that hooks the reader and states thesis of essay
34
What brand of shoes does Mr. Emick wear almost everyday?
Nikes
Vans
His own handmade brand conceived from stardust and used chewing gum
Converse
35
What is a metaphor?
Exagerration, like "I walked a million miles!"
Comparison of 2 different things using "like" or "as"
Comparison of 2 things without using "like" or "as"
Giving human qualities to a non-human thing
36
What does 5-seneses detail mean?
Details about what someone is doing
Details using sight, sound, touch, smell, taste
Details only about what something looks like
Details that tell the reader what is happening
37
What is the meaning of life?
Spaghetti
Tacos
English because it is the best subject
There is none
38
How old is Mr. Emick?
18
26
712
16
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What is mood?
Why we like or do not like the text
The message of the text; what it is trying to say
The attitude of the speaker or author about the topic they are discussing
The feeling or atmosphere the text as a whole creates
40
What kind of car does Mr. Emick drive?
A Honda civic
1980s Delorean with flux capacitor
He does not drive a car; he can fly and lives in the clouds
Toyota Tacoma truck
41
What is an informative statement?
An assertion or stance on a topic, like "Apples are the best"
The first sentence of an essay
A statement informing someone about a topic, like "Apples have vitamin C."
A story that shows the reader why you are right about something
42
Is Mr. Emick Midas?
He is and he is not; the matrix knows all
No
Maybe
Yes
43
What do you need in an in-text citation?
Parentheses, brackets, comma, page number
Parentheses, last name of author OR organization, page # (if there is one)
Comma, parentheses, title of article
Name of article, last name of author, link to source
44
Can Mr. Emick control the the fabric of time and space?
No, he remains stuck in the present only
No, but he can turn anything he touches to gold
Yes, he can control it insofar as to acquire more coffee drinks from past
Yes, and he can also create balck holes with the snap of his fingers
45
What is the main idea of a text?
The message of the text; what it is trying to say
Why we like or do not like the text
The attitude of the speaker or author about the topic they are discussing
The feeling or atmosphere the text as a whole creates
46
Does Mr. Emick like when you stand by the door before the bell rings?
He telepathically communicates with us to be seated when we do this
No, and do not think about doing it EVER
YES! HE LOVES IT!
Yes, and he uses the Force to move chairs to their proper spots
47
What are Mr. Emick's favorite music genres?
Electronic
Punk, emo, post-hardcore, math rock
My grandma's 80s cover band
True old-fashioned good ol' American country music
48
What is a simile?
Comparison of 2 different things using "like" or "as"
Giving human qualities to a non-human thing
Comparison of 2 things without using "like" or "as"
Exagerration, like "I walked a million miles!"
49
What is an introduction to an essay?
First sentences of essay that grab the readers' attention
A middle paragraph in an essay that makes a supporting argument on a topic
The first paragaph that hooks the reader and states thesis of essay
Last paragraph that re-explains how ideas connect and gives call-to-action
50
Which is a correctly formatted in-text citation?
("Why Kangaroos Will Take Over Australian Government" by Steve Graham)
(Steve Graham)
[Graham 1]
(Graham)
51
What is the ICE method of weaving quotes?
Ingrown toenails, cherry blossoms, earwax
Interpret, cowboy, elephant
Introduce, cite, explain
Infer, collaborate, elaborate
52
What will increase my reading level the most?
Relying on Sparknotes or online sources to tell me what books are about
Reading for fun outside school
Listening to audio of books in class only
Natural talent at reading
53
Why do you need to know how to write an essay well?
Essays practice clear argumentation which you need for school & jobs
Because Mr. Emick said so
To get good grades only
I won't need to use argument or essays because I'm not going to college
54
What is a conclusion paragraph in an essay?
Last paragraph that re-explains how ideas connect and gives call-to-action
First sentences of essay that grab the readers' attention
The first paragaph that hooks the reader and states thesis of essay
A middle paragraph in an essay that makes a supporting argument on a topic
55
Who often writes Wikipedia pages?
People passionate about a topic & sometimes experts like professors
Guys in their basement
High school students
People who have no idea what they're talking about
56
What is the method we learned for how to weave a quote?
EMICK method
ICE method
CITE method
FANTA method
57
Has Mr. Emick ever wrestled a kangaroo?
When Mr. Emick was a young lad, he wrestled King Kangaroo,lord of Australia
No, but he can jump like a kangaroo
He is friends with kangaroos everywhere
No but he chopped down a cherry tree before he was the U.S. President
58
What structure do stories often have that we used to write our own?
Someone, Walrus, Bugle, Soap, Tortoise
Someone, Wanted, Before, Subsequent, Thought
Somebody, Wanted, But, So, Then
Somebody, Went, Before, Such That, Therefore
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What is a hyperbole?
Comparison of 2 things without using "like" or "as"
Exagerration, like "I walked a million miles!"
Downplaying the true meaning of your words, like "This will take no time!"
Giving human qualities to a non-human thing
60
How many books has Mr. Emick read?
Dozens
Thousands
Hundreds
A few

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