a character remembering something from the past.

What is a semicolon used for?

to connect two complete thoughts, to replace a period

When you analyze, you need to ... ?

break the item apart and look at the pieces closely.

She smiled as if there were fireworks in her eyes.

Which is an example of a supporting detail (evidence) in an essay about cats being good pets?

43% of children report that they had a cat as a first pet.

conversation between characters in a story, uses quotation marks

Which is an example of commentary (reason) for an essay about cats being the best pets?

Cats don't need to be walked, so make superior pets to dogs.

your own words that help clarify the auhor's meaning

the lesson or moral in the story.

Foreshadowing is ... ?

the author hinting at what might happen later in the story.

Which is an example of a topic sentence (claim) for an essay about cats being the best pets?

Cats are better pets because they clean themselves.

She flew to the mailbox to see the package.

a short statement of the main idea or essential information

Third person point of view uses what types of pronouns?

he, she, his, her, they, theirs

the struggle between characters or opposing forces

If a you are asked to put something sequentially or chronologically, what do you do?

put them in the order they happened

the author's exact language, quotation marks

What is one function of a narrative?

tells a story, has a lesson, moral, or theme, describes a sequence of events

What are examples of genres?

historical, science fiction, poetry

thinking about or seriously considering something.

Which is an example of a conclusion (warrant) sentence in an essay about cats being good pets?

Due to these reasons, cats are the obvious choice.

time, place, and conditions where the story takes place

What is the difference between a narrative and an expository essay?

a narrative tells a story; an essay explains a topic

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1
The connotation of a word could be found using which method?
a dictionary
a thesaurus
context
2
Flashback is ... ?
a character remembering something from the past.
the lesson or moral in the story.
the main problem in the story.
the author hinting at what might happen later in the story.
3
What is a semicolon used for?
to replace a comma
to connect two complete thoughts
to replace a period
to replace a dash
4
Diction refers to
a dictionary
answering prompts appropriately
the author's word choice
using transitions
5
When you analyze, you need to ... ?
make the item less confusing and more understandable.
give an explanation of the item and include the details.
break the item apart and look at the pieces closely.
describe the item in more detail by giving personal examples
6
Which is a simile?
The sun smiled down on me.
She flew to the mailbox to see the package.
She smiled as if there were fireworks in her eyes.
Boom! went the cannon.
7
External conflict is a struggle that the character ________ control or is _______ the character
does; inside
doesn't; outside
8
Which is an example of a supporting detail (evidence) in an essay about cats being good pets?
Cats are better pets because they clean themselves.
43% of children report that they had a cat as a first pet.
Due to these reasons, cats are the obvious choice.
Cats don't need to be walked, so make superior pets to dogs.
9
The synonyms and antonyms of a word could be found using which method?
context
a dictionary
a thesaurus
10
Dialogue is...
has rhyme scheme
only happens between people
conversation between characters in a story
uses quotation marks
11
Which is an example of commentary (reason) for an essay about cats being the best pets?
Cats are better pets because they clean themselves.
Due to these reasons, cats are the obvious choice.
43% of children report that they had a cat as a first pet.
Cats don't need to be walked, so make superior pets to dogs.
12
Which is an example of a pronoun?
dog
run
he
the
13
A paraphrase uses?
the author's exact language
your own words that help clarify the auhor's meaning
quotation marks
14
Theme is ... ?
the author hinting at what might happen later in the story.
a character remembering something from the past.
the lesson or moral in the story.
the main problem in the story.
15
Foreshadowing is ... ?
the author hinting at what might happen later in the story.
a character remembering something from the past.
the main problem in the story.
the lesson or moral in the story.
16
Characterization is...
the sequence of events
the act of creating character
time, place, and conditions where the story takes place
the struggle between characters or opposing forces
17
Which of the four is NOT an author's purpose?
persuade
inform
entertain
command
18
Stanzas are ... ?
multiple lines of poetry
a form of punctuation
19
The claim for an essay or the overall argument for an essay is the ... ?
topic sentence
introduction
body paragraph
thesis
20
Internal conflict is a struggle that the character ________ control or is _______ the character
does; inside
doesn't; outside
21
Which is an example of a topic sentence (claim) for an essay about cats being the best pets?
Cats are better pets because they clean themselves.
Due to these reasons, cats are the obvious choice.
Cats don't need to be walked, so make superior pets to dogs.
43% of children report that they had a cat as a first pet.
22
Which is a metaphor?
Boom! went the cannon.
The sun smiled down on me.
She smiled as if there were fireworks in her eyes.
She flew to the mailbox to see the package.
23
What is a topic sentence's main role in a paragraph?
state the main idea, or claim
present your strongest evidence.
start the paragraph strong.
to convince the reader that you are correct.
24
What is a summary?
a sum of numbers
a short statement of the main idea or essential information
a clarifying statement
a reworded statement using your own words
25
First person point of view uses what types of pronouns?
You, yours
he, she, his, her, they, theirs
I, me, mine, we, us, ours
26
Third person point of view uses what types of pronouns?
You, yours
I, me, mine, we, us, ours
he, she, his, her, they, theirs
27
Plot is...
the struggle between characters or opposing forces
time, place, and conditions where the story takes place
the act of creating character
the sequence of events
28
Language that refers to the five senses is ... ?
sensory language
smelly
figurative language
detailed
29
Conflict is...
the sequence of events
the struggle between characters or opposing forces
time, place, and conditions where the story takes place
the act of creating character
30
Second person point of view uses what types of pronouns?
I, me, mine, we, us, ours
he, she, his, her, they, theirs
You, yours
31
If a you are asked to put something sequentially or chronologically, what do you do?
in two groups of the positives and negatives
put them in of what you will discuss first
put them in the order they happened
put them in order of which is most important
32
A direct quote uses?
words that help clarify
the author's exact language
quotation marks
33
What is one function of a narrative?
tells a story
has a lesson, moral, or theme
explains the author's position on a topic or argument
describes a sequence of events
34
The denotation of a word could be found using which method?
context
a thesaurus
a dictionary
35
What are examples of genres?
first, then, for example, later, furthermore
simile, metaphor, personification
historical, science fiction, poetry
first person, second person, third person
36
The academic word for message would be...?
descriptive language
card
theme
letter
37
reflection is...?
thinking about or seriously considering something.
giving an answer to a problem.
looking in a mirror or a pool.
an action taken in response to a situation.
38
Conflict is ... ?
a character remembering something from the past.
the author hinting at what might happen later in the story.
the main problem in the story.
the lesson or moral in the story.
39
Which is an example of a conclusion (warrant) sentence in an essay about cats being good pets?
Due to these reasons, cats are the obvious choice.
43% of children report that they had a cat as a first pet.
Cats are better pets because they clean themselves.
Cats don't need to be walked, so make superior pets to dogs.
40
An antonym is a word that means the ______________.
same
opposite
definition
41
Setting is...
the struggle between characters or opposing forces
time, place, and conditions where the story takes place
the sequence of events
the act of creating character
42
Which is a personification?
Boom! went the cannon.
She flew to the mailbox to see the package.
The sun smiled down on me.
She smiled as if there were fireworks in her eyes.
43
What is the difference between a narrative and an expository essay?
an essay cannot have characters, but a narrative can
a narrative tells a story; an essay explains a topic
a narrative has a narrator; an essay has an essator
the narrative doesn't have paragraphs
44
An inference is a __________ made.
answer
prediction
educated guess
definition
45
Which is a onomatopoeia?
She smiled as if there were fireworks in her eyes.
The sun smiled down on me.
She flew to the mailbox to see the package.
Boom! went the cannon.

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