How do you turn these sentences into a compound sentence? "Carl and Jane work hard all week. They relax on the weekend."

Carl and Jane work hard all week, and they relax on the weekend.

How do you turn these two sentences into one compound sentence? "Enjoy watching the animals. Do not feed them."

Enjoy watching the animals, but do not feed them.

What is an ellipses (...) used for?

to indicate that you are ommitting a section of quoted text

a long, uninterrupted speech by one character to other characters onstage

In Greek drama, what is a tragic flaw, or hamartia?

A character trait that causes a character's downfall.

How can I figure out an author's claim?

Pay close attention to topic sentences and the thesis in their writing.

What was Oedipus' tragic flaw?

His determination to discover the truth

Which of the following are not examples of personification?

The sun was warm on the child's face.

When reading, how do you make predictions?

Look at all the details and make an inference.

Which one is an example of personification?

The thunderstorm was tormenting me.

What is personification?

Giving non-human things human characteristics

Which sentence has an informative tone?

It was the fourth quarter, with three minutes on the clock.

In poetry, what is a sound device?

a way poets use word sounds in creative ways

What is a supporting detail?

A detail in the text that support or illustrate the main idea.

In a narrative, what is exposition?

revealing details about the plot usually through dialog or narration

While reading, how do you determine theme?

Look at the topic and ideas, and infer the author's message.

In drama, how does the reader understand a character's motivation?

Through dialog and stage directions

What does it mean to infer something while reading?

To come to a conclusion based on text clues.

What do you use context for?

To understand the meanings of unfamiliar words and ideas.

Which sentence has an angry tone?

I can't believe he missed that shot! His game is trash!

What is situational irony?

when something unexpected happens

What is a simple sentence?

a sentence that contains a subject and a predicate to express a single idea

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1
How do you turn these sentences into a compound sentence? "Carl and Jane work hard all week. They relax on the weekend."
Relax! Carl and Jane work hard.
Relax Jane Carl work hard on the weekend
Working hard Carl and Jane relax on the weekend
Carl and Jane work hard all week, and they relax on the weekend.
2
Which tone would best describe a story about the best prank ever played on your friends?
a sad, frustrated tone
an amusing, playful tone
a serious, formal tone
a tense, angry tone
3
"Lisa plays soccer." What is the SUBJECT of this sentence?
soccer
Lisa
no
plays
4
"I tried to move my arm, but couldn't lift it." What is the infinitive phrase in this sentence?
lift it.
to move my arm
but couldn't
I tried to
5
How do you turn these two sentences into one compound sentence? "Enjoy watching the animals. Do not feed them."
Enjoy watching the animals do not feed them.
Enjoy watching the animals, but do not feed them.
Hey! don't feed the animals!
Do not feed them, the animals enjoy watching.
6
Which of these are relative pronouns?
a, an, the, this, that
whoever, whose, that, which
7
What is an ellipses (...) used for?
to lengthen the line count of your assignments
to indicate that you are ommitting a section of quoted text
to show that you don't actually have to read that part
to show awkward pauses
8
What is the meaning of this figurative language? "The storm got angrier with each passing second."
The storm was mad.
Something was making the storm mad.
The storm was getting worse.
The storm was beginning to stop.
9
What is a monologue?
a long, uninterrupted speech by one character to other characters onstage
a long speech in which a character, alone onstage, expresses true feelings
a brief remark, usually not meant to be heard by other onstage characters
an inside joke
10
Fill in the blank with the relative pronoun: "I'm going to wear the skirt ____ I bought in London."
that
where
what
who
11
In Greek drama, what is a tragic flaw, or hamartia?
A character trait that causes a character's downfall.
An instrument for driving nails into boards
12
How can I figure out an author's claim?
Pay close attention to topic sentences and the thesis in their writing.
Guess
Ask the author in an email.
It's impossible.
13
What was Oedipus' tragic flaw?
A stubborn loyalty to his family
His determination to discover the truth
he's a more timid person
determination to care for his people
14
Which of the following are not examples of personification?
The star I wished on winked at me.
The sun was warm on the child's face.
The angry mirror showed every wrinkle on my face.
The trout danced on the water's surface
15
When reading, how do you make predictions?
Read tea leaves.
Look at all the details and make an inference.
It's impossible to make predictions while you read.
Look into a crystal ball.
16
What is the theme of a text?
The color scheme
The big idea or lesson
17
"Max bought one of those hoverboards that you ride on." Which of these is the relative clause?
relative clauses don't exist
one of those hoverboards
that you ride on
Max bought
18
What word best describes the tone of this sentence? "Ugh! This insect repellant is useless! I'm covered with bites!"
appreciative (thankful)
annoyed
informative
dreamy
19
Which one is an example of personification?
The rain pelted down on my umbrella, making it hard to hear anything.
The thunderstorm was tormenting me.
It was raining really hard.
I could hardly see because the fog was so thick.
20
What is personification?
Making a corporation pay taxes
Giving non-human things human characteristics
Registering your cat to vote
Putting a mask on a horse
21
I will TYPE a letter on the laptop. What part of speech is "type?"
verb
adjective
noun
pronoun
22
What's the definition of depiction?
to show something using words
to paint a pretty picture
23
Which sentence has an informative tone?
A fierce wind rattled the windows and snapped limbs from the trees.
He snatched the ball, dribbled it wildly, and smashed it through the hoop.
It was the fourth quarter, with three minutes on the clock.
I can't believe he missed that shot! His game is trash!
24
What word best describes the tone of this sentence? "We arranged our tents in a semicircle around the fire pit."
informative
appreciative (thankful)
dreamy
annoyed
25
The boy ate the DELICIOUS pizza. What part of speech is "delicious?"
verb
noun
adjective
pronoun
26
"He liked to paint seascapes." What is the infinitive phrase in this sentence?
to paint seascapes.
It doesn't have an infinitive phrase.
He liked to
bleep bloop
27
In poetry, what is a sound device?
a speaker poets use to broadcast their work
a microphone
a way poets use word sounds in creative ways
a radio
28
"'The Gift of the Magi' has a surprise ending, and 'The Necklace' also has one." What is the coordinating conjunction?
for
and
but
or
29
Parallel structure? "Before the puppy got older, the Smiths had to decide either to train it or send it to a trainer."
No
Yes
30
The mouse goes THROUGH the window. What part of speech is "through?"
verb
adjective
preposition
interjection
31
What relative pronoun completes this relative clause? "The dog was wearing red booties, ____ made him look ridiculous."
that
whose
whoever
which
32
What is a supporting detail?
A detail in the text that support or illustrate the main idea.
The main point that the author is trying to make.
Metal rods and wooden planks.
Child support payments.
33
"The dog ran OUT the door." What is the object of the preposition OUT?
the door
ran
the dog
woof
34
In a narrative, what is exposition?
details about the conflict
resolving the story with something random
revealing details about the plot usually through dialog or narration
details about the characters
35
Complete the parallel structure: "Ashley likes to ski, swim, and ____"
jumped rope
jump rope
will jump rope
jumping rope
36
While reading, how do you determine theme?
You make it up.
Ask the book nicely.
Look at the topic and ideas, and infer the author's message.
Google it.
37
If a character buries her brother and disobeys the king, what is her motivation for doing so?
foolish rebellion
stubborn pride
naive ignorance
family loyalty
38
Fill in the blank: "She thanked me not only for picking up her clothes but also ____"
she was going to wash them
she had been washing them
for washing them
because I washed them
39
What best describes the tone of this sentence? "The crackling fire and the gently rippling stream lulled us to sleep."
appreciative (thankful)
annoyed
informative
dreamy
40
In drama, how does the reader understand a character's motivation?
Through dialog and stage directions
It's impossible to know
Guess
Ask nicely
41
What does it mean to infer something while reading?
To pretend you read the text when you didn't.
To make wild and random guesses.
To come to a conclusion based on text clues.
To read the text aloud.
42
What does a relative clause do?
nothing; it's totally made up
it functions as a noun
it functions as a verb
it functions as an adjective
43
What do you use context for?
To understand the meanings of unfamiliar words and ideas.
For making jokes about people in code.
For telling stories.
Nothing. It's a made up idea.
44
My brother, ____ work takes him all over the world, is living in Hong Kong.
that
whose
who
which
45
Choose a word to fill in the blank to make it personification: "The sun ___ at me from the sky."
whoosh
glared down
deep, blue, ocean waters
cold feet
46
Which sentence has an angry tone?
I can't believe he missed that shot! His game is trash!
It was the fourth quarter, with three minutes on the clock.
A fierce wind rattled the windows and snapped limbs from the trees.
He snatched the ball, dribbled it wildly, and smashed it through the hoop.
47
Which set of words rhyme?
dog, snake, gerbil
rat, mouse, horse
cat, bat, sat
bleep bloop bloop
48
What is situational irony?
when something unexpected happens
when you have deja vu
when the reader successfully solves the mystery halfway through the book
when you have deja vu
49
What is a simple sentence?
a sentence that contains a subject and a predicate to express a single idea
a stupid question
a made up thing to trick me
a syrup made of sugar and water
50
This sentence is personification, "The leaves waved in the wind."
False
True
51
Is this parallel structure? "The city welcomed its hero with parades, speeches, and the streets were decorated."
No
Yes
52
The SUBJECT of a sentence is ...
what happens
the person or thing doing or being something
made up
a trick
53
Which sentence is not an example of personification?
Once in a blue moon, I eat ice cream.
The roses proudly rose above the other flowers.
The trees bowed down to the wind.
The time crept up on me.
54
What is a rhetorical question?
a question written with red ink
a question that you're expected to answer
a question with no logical answer
a question asked to make a point rather than to get an answer
55
"I tried to scream." The infinitive "to scream" functions as what part of speech?
preposition
adverb
noun
adjective
56
Two sisters are fighting. One wants to bury their brother, but the other won't help. The king forbids it. What's true?
The first sister is smarter than the second one.
Nothing.
The second sister is more timid than the first.
They are both doomed.
57
While reading, how do you determine the main idea?
Google it.
Make it up.
Brush a horse's hair.
Look at the topic and ideas, and ask what they all have in common.
58
What is the PREDICATE of this sentence? "Spencer ate a spaghetti dinner."
Spencer
ate a spaghetti dinner
59
What is an infinitive phrase?
a noun used as an adjective
a verb used as a noun
Kelly used as an object
a preposition used as an object
60
What is the coordinating conjunction? "You can explain the directions, or you could draw me a map."
but
and
for
or
61
THEY don't like pudding. What part of speech is "they?"
pronoun
adverb
noun
adjective
62
What are coordinating conjunctions?
action words (kick, run, jump, yell)
naming words (he, she, it, bear, cat)
describing words (pretty, sad, happy, yellow)
joining words (and, but, or, nor, so, for)
63
"My anger burns with the heat of a thousand suns!" This is an example of what type of figurative language?
simile
hyperbole
personification
metaphor
64
What is tone in literature?
the writer's attitude toward his or her subject
getting swol at the gym
the attitude of the characters toward one another
the reader's attitude toward the subject and the characters
65
What are the two simple sentences in this compound sentence? "On Saturday we will have a party, and we will invite you."
We will have a party and we will. Invite you on Saturday.
no
Have a party and we will invite. On Saturday you.
On Saturday we will have a party. We will invite you.
66
How can a reader discover a character's traits in play?
Through dialog and stage directions.
With a magic 8 ball.
Through wild guesses.
Through magic.
67
What's the key to effective argumentative writing?
Solid logical reasoning and structure
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68
The PREDICATE of a sentence is ...
the action - what happens
It's a trap!
a word that spelled like it sounds
the person or thing doing or being something
69
What is being personified in this sentence? "The stars winked at me."
winked
me
at
stars
70
Fill in the blank with the relative pronoun: "My grandfather, ____ is 87, goes swimming every day."
who
which
that
whose
71
Which sentence has an aggressive tone?
I can't believe he missed that shot! His game is trash!
A fierce wind rattled the windows and snapped limbs from the trees.
It was the fourth quarter, with three minutes on the clock.
He snatched the ball, dribbled it wildly, and smashed it through the hoop.
72
What is the coordinating conjunction? "Poetry is often beautiful, but sometimes it is difficult to understand."
or
and
but
for
73
What is a soliloquy?
an inside joke
a brief remark, usually not meant to be heard by other onstage characters
a long, uninterrupted speech by one character to other characters onstage
a long speech in which a character, alone onstage, expresses true feelings
74
What word best describes the tone of this sentence? "Ah! Fresh air and a roaring campfire. Does it get anny better?"
dreamy
informative
appreciative (thankful)
annoyed
75
What is a compound sentence?
2 or more simple sentences joined by a comma and a coordinating conjunction
A made up thing to trick me.
A sentence with lots of unnecessary punctuation.
A really, really long sentence.
76
What was Oedipus' motivation for investigating Laius' murder?
determination to care for his people
family loyalty
stubborn loyalty to his family
77
In an argumentative text, what is a central idea?
The command center where all the arguments come from.
The main point conveyed and argued.
The very middle of the paper.
Random thoughts that pop into your head as you read.
78
If someone buries her brother, even though the king has threatened to kill anyone who does so, what is her tragic flaw?
determination to discover the truth
A stubborn loyalty to her family
79
What is alliteration?
a sound device used by poets where the ENDING consonant sounds repeat
a sound device used by poets where the BEGINNING consonant sounds repeat
80
What is dramatic irony?
when the audience heckles the actors
when the actors know something the audience doesn't
when the audience throws tomatoes at the stage
when the audience knows something that a character onstage does not
81
An infinitive can function as what?
a noun, adjective, or adverb
a clause or phrase
a protocol droid
a verb, preposition, or pronoun

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