| Lit Term Application | ||
| #1 | What lit term is used in the piece below?
O, where is Romeo? saw you him to-day?
A. Metaphor B. Allusion C. Simile D. Couplet |
Couplet |
| #2 | What lit term is used?
"My lips, two blushing pilgrims..."
A. Metaphor B. Simile C. Personification D. Pun
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Metaphor |
| #3 | What lit term is used here?
"The earth hath swallowed all my hopes"
A. Metaphor B. Personification C. Simile D. Couplet |
Personification |
| #4 | What lit term is used here?
"O, she doth teach the torches to burn bright! It seems she hangs upon the cheek of night Like a rich jewel in an Ethiope's ear"
A. Personification B. Metaphor C. Dramatic Irony D. Simile |
Simile |
| #5 | What lit term is used here?
“Not I, believe me. You have dancing shoes With nimble soles; I have a soul of lead So stakes me to the ground I cannot move"
A. Metaphor B. Pun C. Simile D. Personification
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Pun |
| Research Writing | ||
| #1 | What is a thesis statment and where does it belong in a piece of writing? |
The thesis is the overall claim or argument in an essay. It goes at the end of the introduction and at the beginning of the conclusion |
| #2 | Where does the punctuation go in a parenthetical citation? |
ALWAYS on the outside. Ex. (Curlett). |
| #3 | Given the following information, what would be in the parenthetical citation?
Title: "Criminal Robs Bank in Grand Rapids" Author: "Tyler Bouwer" Website Title: Michigan News URL: MLIVE.com |
(Bouwer). |
| #4 | What would the parenthetical citation be given the following information?
Article Title: Bear Attack at Yellowstone Park Author: N/A Website: Yellowstone News Updates URL: yellowstonenews.com |
("Bear Attack at Yellowstone"). |
| #5 | When is the only time punctuation goes on the inside of the quote/citation? |
When the original quote has a question mark or an exclamation point. Example:
"look at the blizzard outside!" (Curlett). |
| Lit Term Definitions | ||
| #1 | Define Simile |
An indirect comparion using 'like' or 'as' |
| #2 | Define Oxymoron |
An oxymoron uses two words with opposite meanings to show conflict a character is feeling. |
| #3 | Define dramatic irony |
When the audience knows something the characters do not. |
| #4 | Define Aside |
When a character says something to another character (or to him/herself) that others cannot hear. |
| #5 | Define Allusion |
An allusion is when the text mentions or makes a reference to a famous event, person, or piece of literature. |
| S, RS, F | ||
| #1 | Sentence, Run-on sentence, or fragment?
With the other members of the band. |
Fragment |
| #2 | Sentence, Run-on sentence, or fragment?
He thinks rhythm is one of the most important elements of good music. |
Sentence |
| #3 | Sentence, Run-on sentence, or fragment?
My uncle is a mechanic, he usually repairs cars. |
Run-on |
| #4 | Sentence, Run-on sentence, or fragment?
Chad doesn't like going to the dentist, however, he knows it's important. |
Run-on |
| #5 | Sentence, Run-on sentence, or fragment?
His first idea is just a word or a phrase or part of a melody. |
Sentence |
| Gerund vs. Participle | ||
| #1 | Present Participle or Gerund?
The candidate getting the most votes wins the election |
Participle |
| #2 | Present Participle or Gerund?
After resting for an hour, you will feel much better |
Present Participle |
| #3 | Present Participle or Gerund?
They enjoyed taking long walks on the trail. |
Gerund |
| #4 | Present Participle or Gerund?
We won't eat any of the turkey roasting in your oven. |
Present Participle |
| #5 | Present Participle or Gerund?
Eating ice cream on a windy day can be a messy experience if you have long, untamed hair. |
Gerund |
| Final Question | |