Why is it important to have an extensive vocabulary?

To be able to express yourself clearly and precisely.

What is an example of "Growth Mindset?"

"This is going to take some time and effort"

What is the main difference between Empathy and Sympathy?

With empathy, you relate to another, with sympathy you feel sorry for them

What is a Thesis Statement?

The sentence that summarizes the main point of an essay.

What is "Literature?"

Writing that is considered to be an art form

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English Language Arts Intro to Literature

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Why is it important to have an extensive vocabulary?
It doesn't really matter if you don't have a good vocabulary
To impress everyone around you.
To be able to express yourself clearly and precisely.
To get an A on the test
2
What is the main character of a story called?
Protagonist
Penultimate
Antagonist
Just "main character" - there is no special name
3
What is an example of "Growth Mindset?"
"This is going to take some time and effort"
"I wish I was as smart as him"
"This is good enough"
"I give up"
4
What movement was Langston Hughes part of?
The Harlem Renaissance
Black Writers and Poets
Black Lives Matter
The Roaring 20's
5
What is the main difference between Empathy and Sympathy?
With empathy, you relate to another, with sympathy you feel sorry for them
One is spelled with "em" at the beginning and the other with "sym"
Empathy directly talks to a person, and sympathy talks about them
All of the Above
6
What is a Thesis Statement?
The statement that gives evidence to support your analysis.
The interesting sentence that grabs a reader's attention.
The very last sentence in an essay.
The sentence that summarizes the main point of an essay.
7
What does it mean to be "literate?"
You can NOT read or write
You can read but not write
You write but not read
You can read and write
8
What is "Literature?"
Any book that is at least 200 pages
All types of writing, including news articles
A story, but not poetry
Writing that is considered to be an art form
9
What is due by the end of Async. time today?
The Diagnostic Essay
A 5-slide presentation all about you.
Nothing
Your poetry reading on flipgrid
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What is an example of poetry?
All of the Above
Tupac's "Thug Mansion"
Langston Hughe's "Theme for English B"
Shakespeare's "Sonnet 18"

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