What is the purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?

To introduce the main idea of the paragraph.

What is the function of a hook in an essay introduction?

To grab the reader's attention.

Which statement is more formal? Hannah was sick, but she got over it. , Hannah recovered from her illness.

Hannah recovered from her illness.

Which sentence is a better claim statement for an essay? I am going to tell you about why democracy is the best system of government., Despite its clear shortcomings, democracy is superior to other forms of government.

Despite its clear shortcomings, democracy is superior to other forms of government.

Which sentence is a better claim statement for an essay?

The Bill of Rights protect essential freedoms for all United States citizens.

Identify the counterclaim to this claim: Students should be able to eat snacks in class.

Teachers argue food distracts students

Which of these sentences should end with a period? Where does the president spend his vacation each year, One of President Roosevelt’s favorite places was Warm Springs, Georgia, Should you shake the president’s hand when you meet, I can’t believe you saw the president of the United States

One of President Roosevelt’s favorite places was Warm Springs, Georgia

Which of these is a run-on sentence that should be written as two sentences? The Suez Canal connects the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea., The canal was built by a French company it was completed in 1869., Britain took control of the canal in 1875 and held it until 1956., During World War II, the canal was an important link to the Indian Ocean.

The canal was built by a French company it was completed in 1869.

Which of these is a complete sentence written correctly?

Ancient Egyptian civilizations date back 4,000 years.

Which of these is a run-on sentence that should be written as two sentences? Options: Tim ate popcorn, peanuts, and a hot dog. He was very thirsty by the seventh inning when everyone got up to stretch. The lines at the snack bar were long, he just couldn’t wait. Tim decided to get a drink at the water fountain and wait until later for a soda.

The lines at the snack bar were long, he just couldn’t wait.

Read the passage: Mike’s love for tacos burns bright, an undying flame that can never be extinguished, not even by a bad chalupa. What is the metaphor?

Mike’s love for tacos is compared to a flame.

Which detail from the text contains a simile? Paul often got lost while he was driving. He was easily confused by street signs and besides, driving was so boring. He liked to distract himself by imagining what the other drivers were thinking. “My mind is like a puppy dog,” he laughed, “always chasing after something new.” Maybe the family in the car next to him was on the run; maybe the truck driver up ahead was transporting something fantastic, like diamonds; maybe the woman driving alone in the car behind him was a future movie star. Or maybe, like him, they were all trying to imagine anything except the road in front of them. He would speculate about all of this until he realized he had missed his exit or driven too far in the wrong direction and then he would curse his own imagination.

“My mind is like a puppy dog...”

Which of the following is an example of personification? Options: The night sighed, and it seemed as if the evening sky was yawning., The rabbit leaped over the fallen branch and vanished into the woods., Oliver decided to indulge his friend’s fantasies and smiled warmly., I ran as swiftly as a deer across the lawn, eager to greet my brother.

The night sighed, and it seemed as if the evening sky was yawning.

Onomatopoeia is the name for words that sound like what they describe. Which of the following is an example of onomatopoeia? “Voila,” the chef announced, revealing a glorious dessert, set aflame. “Yikes!” Riley exclaimed, gritting her teeth. “I do not want to talk about that!” Justin poured a glass of soda, listening to the bubbles fizz in the glass. Haroun could hear, from the crowd, shouts of “Hooray!” and chants of his name.

Justin poured a glass of soda, listening to the bubbles fizz in the glass.

Hyperbole is a purposeful exaggeration or overstatement. Which of the following is an example of hyperbole? With the tournament win, Julia was declared a champion golfer. Peter received the lowest scores of any of the runners. That kitten was so cute I died when I saw it. I feel happiest when I’ve won a game of Scrabble

That kitten was so cute I died when I saw it.

Elements of Writing/Story Elements Review Flashcards

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is the format for a constructed response?

Back

RACE (restate, answer, cite, explain)

2.

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What is the MAIN difference between an argumentative and an informational essay?

Back

There is a counterclaim in an argumentative essay.

3.

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Where does the claim/thesis in an essay go?

Back

It is ALWAYS the last sentence of the introduction.

4.

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Front

What is a constructed response question?

Back

A question that requires a short response. (at least 3-4 sentences)

5.

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Front

What is the purpose of a counterclaim in an argumentative essay?

Back

To address opposing viewpoints and strengthen the argument.

6.

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What is the role of the conclusion in an essay?

Back

To restate the thesis and summarize key points.

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Front

What do you call the first paragraph in an essay?

Back

Introduction

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