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1
Define
denotation
a note of explanation or comment added to a text or diagram
the ideas/feelings associated with a word
act of representing by a system of marks, signs, figures, or characters
the direct and literal (clear) meaning of a word
2
CHEAP: of poor quality, undesirable
connotation
annotation
premonition
denotation
3
Define
falling action
the events that happen after the climax
the sequence of events that happen as a result of the conflict
part of the story where the main problem is solved, loose ends are tied up
the big moment or turning point of the story
4
Define
subject
tells whom or what the sentence is about
a word used to express action or a state of being
the form a word takes to indicate whether the word is singular or plural
person, place, or thing
5
Define
rising action
part of the story where the main problem is solved, loose ends are tied up
the sequence of events that happen as a result of the conflict
the deeper idea, message, or lesson conveyed in a work of literature
the events that happen after the climax
6
Define
summarize
to give a brief statement of the main point/main ideas
expressing the main idea the writer will address
to use evidence to in the text to make an educated guess
to reason, decide, determine
7
Define
poem
a fictitious prose narrative of book length
literature in which words are chosen and arranged to create certain effects
form of literature written by a playwright
written or printed work consisting of pages bound together
8
Define
point of view
perspective from which a character develops
perspective from which the climax is delivered
perspective from which a story is told
perspective from which the theme is told
9
Define
infer
/
inference
process authors use to reveal information
instructions to actors, directors, and others working on a play
to use clues in the text and one's own experience to read between the lines
the time and place in which a story develops
10
Define
resolution
the events that happen after the climax
the sequence of events that happen as a result of the conflict
part of the story where the main problem is solved, loose ends are tied up
the big moment or turning point in the story
11
What makes a
strong and effective introduction
?
a hook and a resolution
a thesis statement, a hook, and a resolution
a thesis statement and a resolution
a thesis statement and a hook
12
What
must
an MLA citation include?
website link, author's first and last name, title of website/book/article
website link, author's first and last name, location, title of website/book
website link, author's last name, title or website/book/article, chapter
website link/author's first name, title of website/book/article
13
Which sentence is correct?
Neither dogs or cats are allowed in school.
Neither dogs or cats is allowed in school.
14
What make a
strong and effective
conclusion
?
restating the thesis statement and the main points
restating the climax and the main points
restating the thesis statement and the climax
restating the thesis statement, main points, and climax
15
Define
climax
part of the story where the main problem is solved , loose ends are tied up
part of the story where we learn background information
part of the story where the main problem is solved, loose ends are tied up
the big moment or turning point of the story
16
The verb agrees with the subject, even if there is a phrase between the subject and the verb
False
True
17
Define
optimistic
tending to see the worst aspect of things
hopeful, confident, and positive about the future
not supporting either side in a conflict
thoughtful; deep in thought, particularly about the past
18
Define
paragraph
the subject of something
a brief statement of the main points/main ideas
a group of words that are put together to mean something
a distinct section in a piece of writing
19
Subject-verb agreement
means the subject and the verb must agree in number
True
False
20
Define
informational
restating information in your own words
not argumentative or persausive
topics should not be too broad or too narrow
using a source's exact words
21
Define
research
should not be argumentative or persuasive
should not be too broad or too narrow
to collect information about a particular subject
follows a timeline order
22
Define
source
title of a website/book/article
website link
author's first and last name
newspapers, books, journals, AVL, websites
23
Define
transition word
words/phrases showing relationships between rising and falling actions
words/phrases showing relationships between paragraphs
words/phrases showing relationships between characters
words/phrases showing relationships between ideas, sentences and paragraphs
24
In the same way
,
In addition
,
However
,
To begin
, and
In conclusion
are all examples of...
transition words
thesis words
beginning words
ending words
25
Which sentence is correct?
The committee meets monthly
The committee meet monthly.
26
Define
3rd person
a verb tense expressing action in the past "Was/Were/Had"
outside perspective: "He/She/It/They"
a verb expressing action in the present tense "Am/Are/Have"
inside perspective: "I/We"
27
Define
characterization
instructions to actors, directors, and others working on a play
process authors use to reveal information that develops
the time and place a story takes place
the atmosphere of the literature piece; the emotional setting
28
What must a source have to be
credible
?
currency
all of the above
authority
documentation
29
A
direct quote
...
uses a source's exact words and is underlined
uses a source's exact words and is written in italics
uses a source's exact words and has quotation marks around it
uses a source's exact words and has parentheses around it
30
Define
metaphor
compare two things using "like" or "as"
using human characteristics to describe a nonliving/nonhuman thing
compares two things without using "like" or "as"
words whose sounds echo their meanings
31
Define
exposition
the sequence of events that happen as a result of the conflict
where we learn background information such as setting and characters
the deeper idea, message, or lesson conveyed in a work of literature
the big moment or turning point of the story
32
Define
connotation
the direct and literal (clear) meaning of a word
act of representing by a system of marks, signs, figures, or characters
a note of explanation or comment added to a text or diagram
the ideas/feelings associated with a word
33
Define
simile
words whose sounds echo their meanings
compares two things without using "like" or "as"
using human characteristics to describe a nonliving/nonhuman thing
compares two things using "like" or "as"
34
Define
theme
part of the story where we learn background information
the big moment or turning point of the story
part of the story where the main problem is solved, loose ends are tied up
the deeper idea, message, or lesson conveyed in a work of literature
35
Define
paraphrasing
collecting information about a particular subject
restating information from a source in your own words
using someone else's exact words, thoughts, or ideas
using a sources exact words
36
Plural subjects joined by
"or"
or
"nor"
take a plural verb
False
True
37
How do you know if a source is
NOT
credible?
all of the above
flaws
broken hyperlinks
bias
38
Define
contrast
compares two things using "like" or "as"
to look for similarities among two or more elements
compares two things without using "like" or "as"
to look for differences among two or more elements
39
Which of the following is an example of
personification
?
Buzz, slam, boom, bang, thump, clank
The flowers danced in the breeze as the sun smiled on our shoulders.
The math test is a monster.
She was as stunning as a sunset.
40
Define
descriptive
features an incorrect description of something
features a limited description of something
features a narrow description of something
features a detailed description of something
41
Define
adequate in scope
to collect information about a particular subject
follows a timeline order
not argumentative or persuasive
topics should not be too broad or too narrow
42
Which of the following is an example of a
simile
?
Buzz, slam, boom, bang, thump, clank
She was as stunning as a sunset.
The flowers danced in the breeze as the sun smiled on our shoulders.
The math test is a monster.
43
Define
1st person
outside perspective "He/She/It/They"
personal perspective "I/we"
a verb tense expressing action in the past "Was/Were/Had"
a verb expressing action in the present tense "Am/Are/Have"
44
Define
setting
instructions to actors, directors, and others working on a play
the time and place in which a story takes place
process authors use to reveal information that create characters
to look for differences among two or more elements
45
Define
citation
a reference to a source that supplied information for your work
following a timeline order
a detailed description fo something
collecting information about a particular subject
46
Define
personification
compares two things using "like" or "as"
words whose sounds echo their meanings
compares two things without using "like" or "as"
using human characteristics to describe a nonliving/nonhuman thing
47
Define
stanza
writing arranged with a metrical rhythm
a distinct section of a piece of writing
distinct parts into which something may be divided
the sections/divisions of a poem
48
Define
compare
to look for similarities among two or more elements
to look for differences among two or more elements
use clues in the text and one's own experiences to read between the lines
use human characteristics to describe a nonliving/nonhuman being
49
Which of the following is an example of
metaphor
?
The flowers danced in the breeze as the sun smiled on our shoulders.
Buzz, slam, boom, bang, thump, clank
The math test is a monster.
She was as stunning as a sunset.
50
Define
plagiarism
restating information from a source in your own words
to collect information about a particular subject
use other's ideas, words, or thoughts as your own without crediting them
using a source's exact words
51
Define
chronological
forming or following in a logical order or sequence
relating to or expressed as a number or numbers
exhibiting information in a tabular form
follows a timeline order
52
Define
onomatopoeia
compares two things without using "like" or "as"
words whose sounds echo their meanings
compare two things using "like" or "as"
using human characteristics to describe a nonliving/nonhuman thing
53
Define
suspense
thoughtful: deep in thought, particularly about the past
a state of anxiousness, uncertainty, and nervousness about what may happen
tending to see the worst aspect of things
thoughtful; deep in thought, particularly about the past
54
CHEAP: low in price, costing little.
connotation
premonition
denotation
annotation
55
Which sentence is correct?
We hope that everyone make good memories this holiday season.
We hope that everyone makes good memories this holiday season.
56
What makes a
strong thesis statement
?
expressing the conclusion the writer will address
expressing the main idea the writer will address
expressing the climax the writer will address
expressing the rising and falling actions the writer will address
57
Which sentence is correct?
The apples in the basket look delicious.
The apples in the basket looks delicious.
58
If a fact is
common knowledge
, you do
NOT
have to cite it.
True
False
59
Define
mood
instructions to actors, directors, and others working on a play
the atmosphere of a literary piece; the emotional setting
process authors use to reveal information
the time and place a story takes place
