Section 1
Bell Ringer #1
Is there a god? If so, tell me about him/her/them. OR Compile a list of inanimate or animate objects to which you might compare yourself metaphorically. (I am a windmill. I change direction or my thoughts whenever someone talks to me...) OR FREE WRITE
Is there a god? If so, tell me about him/her/them. OR Compile a list of inanimate or animate objects to which you might compare yourself metaphorically. (I am a windmill. I change direction or my thoughts whenever someone talks to me...) OR FREE WRITE
Bell Ringer #2
What is the best thing about you? OR Write about the worst food experience you've ever experienced in your life. OR FREE WRITE.
What is the best thing about you? OR Write about the worst food experience you've ever experienced in your life. OR FREE WRITE.
Bell Ringer #3
1. ive took the long poem the prelude to read tonight i should of began it sooner don’t you agree
2. because cameron has throwed successful passes in many games he was chose to be interviewed for the community magazine called around our town
Analogies:
1. biologist : microscope : : _____________ : telescope
2. __________ : donkey : : Republican : elephant
Bell Ringer #4
Describe a time that you stuck up for someone. OR Write about a difficult decision you had to make. OR Free write.
Describe a time that you stuck up for someone. OR Write about a difficult decision you had to make. OR Free write.
Bell Ringer #5
What is the most embarrassing thing that has ever happened to you? Write a paragraph sparing no details. OR Write a paragraph explaining something about life which really worries you. OR FREE WRITE.
What is the most embarrassing thing that has ever happened to you? Write a paragraph sparing no details. OR Write a paragraph explaining something about life which really worries you. OR FREE WRITE.
Bell Ringer #6
1.the book the kite runner is frequently studied in english classes mr lopez said because of strong plot
2.mom she wont leave me and raul take joses bike on larchmont highway this Wednesday
Analogies:
1. Filch : steal :: query : ________________
2. Lion : ____________ :: beaver : industriousness
1.the book the kite runner is frequently studied in english classes mr lopez said because of strong plot
2.mom she wont leave me and raul take joses bike on larchmont highway this Wednesday
Analogies:
1. Filch : steal :: query : ________________
2. Lion : ____________ :: beaver : industriousness
Bell Ringer #7
Write about something you desperately wanted when you were younger. OR Write about an experience in a hospital. OR FREE WRITE.
Write about something you desperately wanted when you were younger. OR Write about an experience in a hospital. OR FREE WRITE.
Bell Ringer #8
Find a suitable synonym for the bolded word in each sentence. (Use thesaurus.com--be careful)
1. He decided to close the door so his sister couldn't come in. (DO NOT use the word "shut")
2. Bobby's grades began to slip as the semester went on because he stopped working hard.
3. The shot fired by the police man glanced off of the armed gunman's right thigh.
Find a suitable synonym for the bolded word in each sentence. (Use thesaurus.com--be careful)
1. He decided to close the door so his sister couldn't come in. (DO NOT use the word "shut")
2. Bobby's grades began to slip as the semester went on because he stopped working hard.
3. The shot fired by the police man glanced off of the armed gunman's right thigh.
Bell Ringer #9
Listen to this song and read these lyrics. Then answer the following questions and ultimately decide if the song is a good example of a personal narrative:
1. What point-of-view is used? Who is the speaker?
2. Is there dialogue? How much? What is said? Why is the dialogue used here?
3. Does the story contain action? What happened?
4. Writers should be concerned with focus and purpose. Does the writer of the song do this? What info do we NOT know? Why are these things left out?
5. Good stories have a narrative lead (attention getter, hook). How does this writer grab the listeners' attention?
6. Does the story have good imagery (sensory details) and description? What parts do you think contain good description? How do we know it's a car crash?
How do we know the guy is bleeding? How do we know she dies?
7. Is there a lesson? What does he "walk away with"?
Listen to this song and read these lyrics. Then answer the following questions and ultimately decide if the song is a good example of a personal narrative:
1. What point-of-view is used? Who is the speaker?
2. Is there dialogue? How much? What is said? Why is the dialogue used here?
3. Does the story contain action? What happened?
4. Writers should be concerned with focus and purpose. Does the writer of the song do this? What info do we NOT know? Why are these things left out?
5. Good stories have a narrative lead (attention getter, hook). How does this writer grab the listeners' attention?
6. Does the story have good imagery (sensory details) and description? What parts do you think contain good description? How do we know it's a car crash?
How do we know the guy is bleeding? How do we know she dies?
7. Is there a lesson? What does he "walk away with"?
Bell Ringer #10
Select one of these pictures. Make a list of adjectives that you could use to describe the image. Write a few sentences (as if they are part of a story) that describe what's happening. Use specific details/description.
Select one of these pictures. Make a list of adjectives that you could use to describe the image. Write a few sentences (as if they are part of a story) that describe what's happening. Use specific details/description.
Bell Ringer #11
Correct the punctuation issues in the following sentences. If there are no errors, write CORRECT.
1. My father retired from the Air Force last year he is writing a book about his experiences.
2. Jeff mowed the grass this morning tonight he will water the flowers and bushes.
3. Brown bears include the Kodiak and the grizzly, the largest brown bear is the Kodiak.
4. Hand over the wallet the thief whispered and I won't hurt you.
5. I'm not giving you my wallet I replied I worked too hard for that money.
Correct the punctuation issues in the following sentences. If there are no errors, write CORRECT.
1. My father retired from the Air Force last year he is writing a book about his experiences.
2. Jeff mowed the grass this morning tonight he will water the flowers and bushes.
3. Brown bears include the Kodiak and the grizzly, the largest brown bear is the Kodiak.
4. Hand over the wallet the thief whispered and I won't hurt you.
5. I'm not giving you my wallet I replied I worked too hard for that money.
Bell Ringer #12
Make a list of your pet peeves, or at least things that kind of bother you. For each item on your list, give an explanation as to why that bothers you.
Make a list of your pet peeves, or at least things that kind of bother you. For each item on your list, give an explanation as to why that bothers you.
Bell Ringer #13
I really hate it when my mother/father/sibling... OR If you could only speak twenty words for the rest of your life, what words would head your list and why? OR FREE WRITE
I really hate it when my mother/father/sibling... OR If you could only speak twenty words for the rest of your life, what words would head your list and why? OR FREE WRITE
Bell Ringer #14
1. generally you write good but today you have to many short sentences in youre essay
2. to be an accomplished athlete youll have to run faster than bobbi has ran said coach gonzalez
2. to be an accomplished athlete youll have to run faster than bobbi has ran said coach gonzalez
Bell Ringer #15
1. Write a bit to replace this terribly lacking sentence (focus on word choice and specific details).
The storm was bad.
Analogies:
2._______________: brought :: wake : woke
3.Platinum : diamond :: ________________ : gemstone
1. Write a bit to replace this terribly lacking sentence (focus on word choice and specific details).
The storm was bad.
Analogies:
2._______________: brought :: wake : woke
3.Platinum : diamond :: ________________ : gemstone
END OF SECTION 1
Section 2
Bell Ringer #1
Imagine yourself as a teacher. What type of student would you like to teach and why? OR After looking at your quarter 1 grades on Skyward, what is your reaction to the 1st 9 weeks and your performance?
Imagine yourself as a teacher. What type of student would you like to teach and why? OR After looking at your quarter 1 grades on Skyward, what is your reaction to the 1st 9 weeks and your performance?
Bell Ringer #2
Rewrite the following dialogue 3 times (tags in all 3 spots). Use words other than "said" in your tag and don't use any -ly adverbs in the tag.
Who said it?: Mathilda said it
What was said?: I'm about to go tell Mom that you are being a real butt-head.
How was it said?: angrily (but you can't use this word--show, don't tell)
Rewrite the following dialogue 3 times (tags in all 3 spots). Use words other than "said" in your tag and don't use any -ly adverbs in the tag.
Who said it?: Mathilda said it
What was said?: I'm about to go tell Mom that you are being a real butt-head.
How was it said?: angrily (but you can't use this word--show, don't tell)
Bell Ringer #3
Identify all of the cluases in this sentence and label them as IND or SUB.
Until I turned 16, I had no idea that my aunt, who looks nothing like my grandmother, which is to her benefit, was adopted, and she is searching for her blood relatives because she wants her real mother in her life, even though she gave her up at birth. (HINT: There are 8 clauses in this sentence.)
Identify all of the cluases in this sentence and label them as IND or SUB.
Until I turned 16, I had no idea that my aunt, who looks nothing like my grandmother, which is to her benefit, was adopted, and she is searching for her blood relatives because she wants her real mother in her life, even though she gave her up at birth. (HINT: There are 8 clauses in this sentence.)
Bell Ringer #4
The following sentence was from page 12 of a magazine article found on INSPIRE, written by Michael Rosenberg, and you want to quote it in a research paper about Seth Rogen. Try using quoting technique #1 and then try again using technique #4 or #5 and see which you like better.
Rogen found himself in the headlines in December 2014 for his film The Interview, co-starring with longtime friend James Franco.
The following sentence was from page 12 of a magazine article found on INSPIRE, written by Michael Rosenberg, and you want to quote it in a research paper about Seth Rogen. Try using quoting technique #1 and then try again using technique #4 or #5 and see which you like better.
Rogen found himself in the headlines in December 2014 for his film The Interview, co-starring with longtime friend James Franco.
Bell Ringer #5
1. Correct any problems with the following quote.
Author Shirley Jackson writes in her short story walking down Main Street on a summer morning, Mrs. Strangeworth had to stop every minute or so to say good morning to
someone or to ask after someone's health.
NOTE: This sentence is found on page 189 of the textbook.
Correct the sentences below
2. We bought shoes, luggage, hats, and swimsuits at the mall fortunately, we have a large trunk in our car.
3. i turned my eyes the author wrote upon the other objects in the cell. page 780.
1. Correct any problems with the following quote.
Author Shirley Jackson writes in her short story walking down Main Street on a summer morning, Mrs. Strangeworth had to stop every minute or so to say good morning to
someone or to ask after someone's health.
NOTE: This sentence is found on page 189 of the textbook.
Correct the sentences below
2. We bought shoes, luggage, hats, and swimsuits at the mall fortunately, we have a large trunk in our car.
3. i turned my eyes the author wrote upon the other objects in the cell. page 780.
Bell Ringer #6
1. Active voice--the subject performs the action On a dare, Bryce ate the catfood.
vs.
Passive voice--the subject does not perform the action On a dare, the catfood was eaten by Bryce.
2. Tone--the attitude or feeling a writer puts into a work
vs. These 2 are often the same, but tone and mood ARE different
Mood--the overall feeling a reader gets from a work
3. Internal conflict--psychological struggle within the mind of a character The narrator overcomes his fear in order to ask Sheila Mant on a date.
vs.
External conflict--struggle between a character and an outside force The man can't get feeling in his hands in order to start a fire.
1. Active voice--the subject performs the action On a dare, Bryce ate the catfood.
vs.
Passive voice--the subject does not perform the action On a dare, the catfood was eaten by Bryce.
2. Tone--the attitude or feeling a writer puts into a work
vs. These 2 are often the same, but tone and mood ARE different
Mood--the overall feeling a reader gets from a work
3. Internal conflict--psychological struggle within the mind of a character The narrator overcomes his fear in order to ask Sheila Mant on a date.
vs.
External conflict--struggle between a character and an outside force The man can't get feeling in his hands in order to start a fire.
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1. Write a simile that compares something to a common tool of your choice (ie hammer, screwdriver, drill, etc.).
2. Write a metaphor that compares something to a creature of your choice (dog, lizard, unicorn, stork, dragon, etc.).
3. Write a sentence where you personify something in your kitchen drawers (spoon, thermos, electric mixer, etc.).
1. Write a simile that compares something to a common tool of your choice (ie hammer, screwdriver, drill, etc.).
2. Write a metaphor that compares something to a creature of your choice (dog, lizard, unicorn, stork, dragon, etc.).
3. Write a sentence where you personify something in your kitchen drawers (spoon, thermos, electric mixer, etc.).
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Just in case you are tardy some day, write an elaborate, exaggerated, fantastic excuse for yourself. Be as creative as you can and use lots of specific details that are important to your story. In about 1 handwritten page (and make sure it IS around a page in length), convince your heartless English teacher that your excuse is a valid reason for being tardy.
Just in case you are tardy some day, write an elaborate, exaggerated, fantastic excuse for yourself. Be as creative as you can and use lots of specific details that are important to your story. In about 1 handwritten page (and make sure it IS around a page in length), convince your heartless English teacher that your excuse is a valid reason for being tardy.
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Fix the following passage so that there are no grammatical errors.
Alice Walker was born in 1944 she was the youngest of eight children she had an unfortunate accident. When she was eight years old. Walker's eye was blinded by a shot from a BB gun. Even though the resulting scar made her self-conscious. She did not let it control her life. Because Walker believed she could accomplish almost anything. If she set her mind to it.
Fix the following passage so that there are no grammatical errors.
Alice Walker was born in 1944 she was the youngest of eight children she had an unfortunate accident. When she was eight years old. Walker's eye was blinded by a shot from a BB gun. Even though the resulting scar made her self-conscious. She did not let it control her life. Because Walker believed she could accomplish almost anything. If she set her mind to it.
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Write a 1/2 page dialogue between you and a school administrator concerning a rule at the school that you don't agree with. Write the dialogue how you would want that discussion to go. Be sure to mix around the location of your tags, don't use any -ly adverbs, use words other than "said," and punctuate it correctly.
Write a 1/2 page dialogue between you and a school administrator concerning a rule at the school that you don't agree with. Write the dialogue how you would want that discussion to go. Be sure to mix around the location of your tags, don't use any -ly adverbs, use words other than "said," and punctuate it correctly.
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After writing your personal narrative, did you gain any insight into your writing habits? What are your strengths? What are your weaknesses? What goal(s) could you set for yourself this year? How hard would you say you worked on this essay? What grade do you feel you should receive on your essay?
After writing your personal narrative, did you gain any insight into your writing habits? What are your strengths? What are your weaknesses? What goal(s) could you set for yourself this year? How hard would you say you worked on this essay? What grade do you feel you should receive on your essay?
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If you have headphones, use them to listen to this song and click here to read the lyrics as you listen. If you don't have headphones, or if you can't stand the music, just look at the lyrics. What does the word "autonomy" mean? Explain why this song was titled "Harrison Bergeron"?
If you have headphones, use them to listen to this song and click here to read the lyrics as you listen. If you don't have headphones, or if you can't stand the music, just look at the lyrics. What does the word "autonomy" mean? Explain why this song was titled "Harrison Bergeron"?
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Free write for a few minutes...whatever is on your mind. Is there something bothering you? Are you excited about an upcoming sporting event? How does weather like this make you feel? What are your thoughts on God? Write anything.
Free write for a few minutes...whatever is on your mind. Is there something bothering you? Are you excited about an upcoming sporting event? How does weather like this make you feel? What are your thoughts on God? Write anything.
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Write about something you are determined to do. OR Write about a time you saw one of your friends making a huge mistake and they wouldn't listen to advice. How did that make you feel? OR FREE WRITE
You have 5 minutes to write--use the entire time.
Write about something you are determined to do. OR Write about a time you saw one of your friends making a huge mistake and they wouldn't listen to advice. How did that make you feel? OR FREE WRITE
You have 5 minutes to write--use the entire time.
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Find a sentence in "To Build a Fire" that shows that the man was either overcome by the fear of death or had decided to just accept it. Be sure to include the quote, a tag, a page number, and commentary.
Find a sentence in "To Build a Fire" that shows that the man was either overcome by the fear of death or had decided to just accept it. Be sure to include the quote, a tag, a page number, and commentary.
Bell Ringer #
Capitalize and punctuate this sentence of dialogue correctly:
where on earth did your brother run off to Mom asked in a desperate voice he disappeared in a split second
Fix the following sentence which contains a quote from a newspaper:
Julia Preston, author of the newspaper World Events, wrote Omaira Sanchez, a 13-year-old girl trapped up to her neck for more than 55 hours in floodwaters, died yesterday morning despite rescuers' frantic efforts to free her. 543
Capitalize and punctuate this sentence of dialogue correctly:
where on earth did your brother run off to Mom asked in a desperate voice he disappeared in a split second
Fix the following sentence which contains a quote from a newspaper:
Julia Preston, author of the newspaper World Events, wrote Omaira Sanchez, a 13-year-old girl trapped up to her neck for more than 55 hours in floodwaters, died yesterday morning despite rescuers' frantic efforts to free her. 543
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An appositive is the renaming of a noun.
B.B. King, a famous guitar player, was also diabetic. ("a famous guitar player" renames B.B. King)
Sometimes appositives are set off with commas (if they are essential to a sentence) and sometimes they are not (if they are not essential for the sentence).
Essential: The successful singer Michael Jackson died in 2008.
Non-essential: I was listening to "Sorry," my favorite Justin Bieber song, on the car radio.
Underline appositives and put commas in where needed.
1. The insect a large cockroach with hairy legs is crawling across the kitchen table.
2. Marvin Diane's eleven-year-old beagle chews holes in the living room carpeting as if he were still a puppy.
3. The popular US president John Kennedy was known for his eloquent and inspirational speeches.
4. My brother's car a sporty red convertible with bucket seats is the envy of my friends.
5. Your friend Bill is in trouble.
An appositive is the renaming of a noun.
B.B. King, a famous guitar player, was also diabetic. ("a famous guitar player" renames B.B. King)
Sometimes appositives are set off with commas (if they are essential to a sentence) and sometimes they are not (if they are not essential for the sentence).
Essential: The successful singer Michael Jackson died in 2008.
Non-essential: I was listening to "Sorry," my favorite Justin Bieber song, on the car radio.
Underline appositives and put commas in where needed.
1. The insect a large cockroach with hairy legs is crawling across the kitchen table.
2. Marvin Diane's eleven-year-old beagle chews holes in the living room carpeting as if he were still a puppy.
3. The popular US president John Kennedy was known for his eloquent and inspirational speeches.
4. My brother's car a sporty red convertible with bucket seats is the envy of my friends.
5. Your friend Bill is in trouble.
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Write the subject and verb or verb phrase for each of the following sentences.
1. Chuck, the main character in Cast Away, was stranded on an island for four long years.
2. Despite all of his bad luck, Chuck continued his fight to get back to his home and his loved ones.
3. Morose was the main character in parts of the film.
4. Chuck and Wilson will be returning to the island to visit this fall. (Hint: Anytime the word "to" is in front of a verb, it is no longer a verb.)
5. When Chuck gets to the island, he will look back at all of his cave writings.
Write the subject and verb or verb phrase for each of the following sentences.
1. Chuck, the main character in Cast Away, was stranded on an island for four long years.
2. Despite all of his bad luck, Chuck continued his fight to get back to his home and his loved ones.
3. Morose was the main character in parts of the film.
4. Chuck and Wilson will be returning to the island to visit this fall. (Hint: Anytime the word "to" is in front of a verb, it is no longer a verb.)
5. When Chuck gets to the island, he will look back at all of his cave writings.
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List and label the clauses in the following sentence:
After the boy dropped the candy on the floor, it sat there all day, and the mouse that lived in the wall ate it that night.
List and label the clauses in the following sentence:
After the boy dropped the candy on the floor, it sat there all day, and the mouse that lived in the wall ate it that night.
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1. List and label the clauses in the following sentence:
The boy who did his presentation about shark attacks was doing just fine until he forgot a line, and then he panicked.
1. List and label the clauses in the following sentence:
The boy who did his presentation about shark attacks was doing just fine until he forgot a line, and then he panicked.
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Write two separate sentences where you list things after correctly using a colon.
Write two separate sentences where you list things after correctly using a colon.
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The following sentence was found on page 12 of a book written by Joe Smith. Add the proper in text citation.
A goldfish's attention span is three seconds.
The following sentence was found on pages 15-16 of a book also written by Joe Smith. Add the proper in text citation.
Elephants are the only mammals that cannot jump.
The following sentence was found on page 12 of a book written by Joe Smith. Add the proper in text citation.
A goldfish's attention span is three seconds.
The following sentence was found on pages 15-16 of a book also written by Joe Smith. Add the proper in text citation.
Elephants are the only mammals that cannot jump.
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1. Paraphrase the following from a book titled FDA: Myths and Facts, written by Adam Stevenson, page 117: “As consumers, most of us are unaware of what we are consuming. This is a problem. Not only do we depend on the food industry to provide us healthy and safe foods, we fully trust the FDA to monitor what we consume and approve it.”
1. Paraphrase the following from a book titled FDA: Myths and Facts, written by Adam Stevenson, page 117: “As consumers, most of us are unaware of what we are consuming. This is a problem. Not only do we depend on the food industry to provide us healthy and safe foods, we fully trust the FDA to monitor what we consume and approve it.”
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You should have a solidified topic chosen for your persuasive research essay. What is the topic that you chose, and why did you choose this topic? Which side of the debate will you be arguing? Write 4-6 sentences of explanation.
You should have a solidified topic chosen for your persuasive research essay. What is the topic that you chose, and why did you choose this topic? Which side of the debate will you be arguing? Write 4-6 sentences of explanation.
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1. Paraphrase the following passage from page 32 of a book written by Charlie Brown.
"Of the more than 1000 bicycling deaths each year, three-fourths are caused by head injuries. Half of those killed are school-age children. One study concluded that
wearing a bike helmet can reduce the risk of head injury by 85 percent. In an accident, a bike helmet absorbs the shock and cushions the head."
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Summarize the following paragraph found from the following source:
“Facts About Skyscrapers”. Technology Talk. San Diego: Greenhaven Press, 2012. Web. 15 February 2017.
"While the Sears Tower is arguably the greatest achievement in skyscraper engineering so far, it is unlikely that architects and engineers have abandoned the quest for
the world's tallest building. The question is: Just how high can a building go? Structural engineer William LeMesier has designed a skyscraper nearly one-half mile
high, which is twice as tall as the Sears Tower. Another architect, Robert Sobel, even claims that existing technology could produce a 500-story building."
Summarize the following paragraph found from the following source:
“Facts About Skyscrapers”. Technology Talk. San Diego: Greenhaven Press, 2012. Web. 15 February 2017.
"While the Sears Tower is arguably the greatest achievement in skyscraper engineering so far, it is unlikely that architects and engineers have abandoned the quest for
the world's tallest building. The question is: Just how high can a building go? Structural engineer William LeMesier has designed a skyscraper nearly one-half mile
high, which is twice as tall as the Sears Tower. Another architect, Robert Sobel, even claims that existing technology could produce a 500-story building."
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Do you think that one's environment (country, city, or neighborhood) in which they live matters? Might circumstances change if a person lived somewhere else?
-Write a COMPLETE paragraph (including at least two reasons why you believe it does/does not matter, or an example of how it may/may not matter) to answer the prompt.
Do you think that one's environment (country, city, or neighborhood) in which they live matters? Might circumstances change if a person lived somewhere else?
-Write a COMPLETE paragraph (including at least two reasons why you believe it does/does not matter, or an example of how it may/may not matter) to answer the prompt.
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**Recall parallel structure.Using parallel structure adds clarity to your writing.
If the sentence needs to be fixed to be in parallel structure, rewrite them with the correct parallel structure.
If the sentence does not need fixed, write "No change".
1. Ellen likes the woods for hiking, riding in rodeos, and to take afternoon naps.
2. My dog not only likes to play fetch, but also chase cars. .
**Recall parallel structure.Using parallel structure adds clarity to your writing.
If the sentence needs to be fixed to be in parallel structure, rewrite them with the correct parallel structure.
If the sentence does not need fixed, write "No change".
1. Ellen likes the woods for hiking, riding in rodeos, and to take afternoon naps.
2. My dog not only likes to play fetch, but also chase cars. .
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Look at the underlined word of each sentence. Tell what type of verbal is being used and how you know that.
Ex: The slithering snake scared me.
1. Going to the gym is my favorite activity.
2. His broken heart served as a daily reminder of the love he had lost.
3. Wherever Sara goes, she always brings along a book to read.
Look at the underlined word of each sentence. Tell what type of verbal is being used and how you know that.
Ex: The slithering snake scared me.
1. Going to the gym is my favorite activity.
2. His broken heart served as a daily reminder of the love he had lost.
3. Wherever Sara goes, she always brings along a book to read.
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Look at the underlined word of the following sentence. Tell what type of verbal is being used and how you know that.
Ex: The slithering snake scared me.
1.Last night I went to an amazing concert.
Now, create your own sentence that uses a gerund.
2.
Look at the underlined word of the following sentence. Tell what type of verbal is being used and how you know that.
Ex: The slithering snake scared me.
1.Last night I went to an amazing concert.
Now, create your own sentence that uses a gerund.
2.
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We know a word is a gerund when it ends in (1)_______ and acts as a (2)________ in a sentence.
We know a word is an infinitive when it acts as an (3)_________, (4)_________, or an (5)_________ in a sentence and begins with the word (6)________.
We know a word is a present participle when it ends in (7)_______ and acts as an (8)_________.
Now, write a sentence that includes an infinitive, and UNDERLINE your infinitive.
Ex: This bell ringer exists to help you learn.
9).
We know a word is a gerund when it ends in (1)_______ and acts as a (2)________ in a sentence.
We know a word is an infinitive when it acts as an (3)_________, (4)_________, or an (5)_________ in a sentence and begins with the word (6)________.
We know a word is a present participle when it ends in (7)_______ and acts as an (8)_________.
Now, write a sentence that includes an infinitive, and UNDERLINE your infinitive.
Ex: This bell ringer exists to help you learn.
9).
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A misplaced modifier is a word, phrase, or clause that is improperly separated from the word it modifies / describes. Because of the separation, sentences with this error often sound awkward, ridiculous, or confusing.
Underline the misplaced modifier in each of the following sentences, and then rewrite the sentence with the misplaced modifier in the correct place:
1. The clerk sold the scarf to the woman with the red print.
2. Jessie ate a cold bowl of cereal for breakfast.
3. He was staring at the girl by the vending machine wearing dark glasses.
4. I heard that there was a revolution on the evening news.
5. We read that Janet was married in her last letter.
A misplaced modifier is a word, phrase, or clause that is improperly separated from the word it modifies / describes. Because of the separation, sentences with this error often sound awkward, ridiculous, or confusing.
Underline the misplaced modifier in each of the following sentences, and then rewrite the sentence with the misplaced modifier in the correct place:
1. The clerk sold the scarf to the woman with the red print.
2. Jessie ate a cold bowl of cereal for breakfast.
3. He was staring at the girl by the vending machine wearing dark glasses.
4. I heard that there was a revolution on the evening news.
5. We read that Janet was married in her last letter.
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Read Act III, Scene iii on page 1151-1152. Write a couple of sentences that explain how the crowd has become a mob. Support your statement with a quote. Include a tag, backslashes (if you need them), and a citation.
If you need help, use this template:
In The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, the crowd becomes a mob when ................................ This becomes clear when the people ....................................... One of the plebians even says, "..................................................." (.......).
Read Act III, Scene iii on page 1151-1152. Write a couple of sentences that explain how the crowd has become a mob. Support your statement with a quote. Include a tag, backslashes (if you need them), and a citation.
If you need help, use this template:
In The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, the crowd becomes a mob when ................................ This becomes clear when the people ....................................... One of the plebians even says, "..................................................." (.......).
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The proper way to quote and cite Shakespeare:
In William Shakespeare's Julius Caesar, Antony describes how he really feels about Caesar's murderers when he says, "O, pardon me, thou bleeding piece of earth, / That I am meek and gentle with these butchers!" (III.i.254-255).
Why does the sentence contain all of the backslashes? What is the deal with what's inside the parentheses at the end? And why did I include the exclamation mark at the end of the quote when the punctuation usually goes at the very end?
The proper way to quote and cite Shakespeare:
In William Shakespeare's Julius Caesar, Antony describes how he really feels about Caesar's murderers when he says, "O, pardon me, thou bleeding piece of earth, / That I am meek and gentle with these butchers!" (III.i.254-255).
Why does the sentence contain all of the backslashes? What is the deal with what's inside the parentheses at the end? And why did I include the exclamation mark at the end of the quote when the punctuation usually goes at the very end?
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Rewrite each of the following, correcting any errors that you see.
1. The small gurl seemed to be lost, she was cried and looking for her mother?
2. Mrs. Davidson enharited a large some of money from her brother she can buy a new car now.
3. a bears sense of smell is more developed then they're hearing or site.
4. Females give birth to as many as four cubs, the cubs stay with their mother two or three years.
Rewrite each of the following, correcting any errors that you see.
1. The small gurl seemed to be lost, she was cried and looking for her mother?
2. Mrs. Davidson enharited a large some of money from her brother she can buy a new car now.
3. a bears sense of smell is more developed then they're hearing or site.
4. Females give birth to as many as four cubs, the cubs stay with their mother two or three years.
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1) I love to write papers I would write one every day if I had the time.
2) In “Crews Continue Search for Survivors After Tornado in Fairdale, Illinois” in the New York Times on April 11, 2015.
3) Bertha gave me a computer game for my birthday last week.
4) When we adopted the cutest puppy at the animal shelter.
5) he won the spelling contest, she will go to the regional level next month.
1) I love to write papers I would write one every day if I had the time.
2) In “Crews Continue Search for Survivors After Tornado in Fairdale, Illinois” in the New York Times on April 11, 2015.
3) Bertha gave me a computer game for my birthday last week.
4) When we adopted the cutest puppy at the animal shelter.
5) he won the spelling contest, she will go to the regional level next month.
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Go to this link and read a paragraph or two of your choice. Then try to write two sentences, one using quoting technique #3, and one using quoting technique #4.
Go to this link and read a paragraph or two of your choice. Then try to write two sentences, one using quoting technique #3, and one using quoting technique #4.
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1. Write a sentence that begins with a subordinate clause.
2. Write a sentence that ends with a subordinate clause.
3. Write a sentence where you split an independent clause with a subordinate clause.
1. Write a sentence that begins with a subordinate clause.
2. Write a sentence that ends with a subordinate clause.
3. Write a sentence where you split an independent clause with a subordinate clause.
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1. Summarize this ad in a couple of well-written sentences. Use at least one subordinate clause in your summary and highlight it in yellow.
1. Summarize this ad in a couple of well-written sentences. Use at least one subordinate clause in your summary and highlight it in yellow.
2. Summarize this ad in a couple of well-written sentences. Be sure to use a direct quote that is set up correctly.
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1. the author uses a simile to describe the man's situation i was definitely caught between a rock and a hard place (quote found on page 500)
2. Find the subordinate clause(s) and correctly punctuate: The dog which was a mix between a rottweiler and a bulldog was very gentle with children who gave
him attention
1. the author uses a simile to describe the man's situation i was definitely caught between a rock and a hard place (quote found on page 500)
2. Find the subordinate clause(s) and correctly punctuate: The dog which was a mix between a rottweiler and a bulldog was very gentle with children who gave
him attention
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Make a list of 5 pet peeves of yours. Each pet peeve must be a sentence must be a complex sentence (1 independent and 1+ subordinate clause).
Make a list of 5 pet peeves of yours. Each pet peeve must be a sentence must be a complex sentence (1 independent and 1+ subordinate clause).
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1. In literature, what is the difference between internal and external conflict?
2. What is a subordinate clause?
3. Write a compound-complex sentence.
4. Quote a sentence from a web page using any technique besides #1 or 2. Be sure to set everything up correctly, including a citation.
1. In literature, what is the difference between internal and external conflict?
2. What is a subordinate clause?
3. Write a compound-complex sentence.
4. Quote a sentence from a web page using any technique besides #1 or 2. Be sure to set everything up correctly, including a citation.
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Define the following writing terms in YOUR OWN WORDS: call to action, thesis statement, support, slant/bias, parallel structure, counterargument, logical appeal
Define the following writing terms in YOUR OWN WORDS: call to action, thesis statement, support, slant/bias, parallel structure, counterargument, logical appeal
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1. Define active and passive voice.
2. Put each of the following sentences that are in passive voice in active voice.
a. Five hamburgers must have been eaten by the man.
b. The letter was mailed by Marilyn.
c. After the ball was dribbled up the court by the guard, the basket was scored by the center following a nice pass.
1. Define active and passive voice.
2. Put each of the following sentences that are in passive voice in active voice.
a. Five hamburgers must have been eaten by the man.
b. The letter was mailed by Marilyn.
c. After the ball was dribbled up the court by the guard, the basket was scored by the center following a nice pass.
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1. Paraphrase the following passage from a website with no author...it's from a section titled "Unfair Penalty":
The death penalty system in the US is applied in an unfair and unjust manner against people,largely dependent on how much money they have, the skill of their attorneys, race of the victim and where the crime took place. People of color are far more likely to be executed than white people, especially if the victim is white
2. Write a sentence that is more than one full line in length that contains at least 2 subordinate clauses.
1. Paraphrase the following passage from a website with no author...it's from a section titled "Unfair Penalty":
The death penalty system in the US is applied in an unfair and unjust manner against people,largely dependent on how much money they have, the skill of their attorneys, race of the victim and where the crime took place. People of color are far more likely to be executed than white people, especially if the victim is white
2. Write a sentence that is more than one full line in length that contains at least 2 subordinate clauses.
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Paraphrase the following passage from page A1 of an article entitled "President Reagan Is Shot" (written by Benjamin Oliver) from the March 30, 1981 edition of the New York Times, but keep the direct quote. Be sure to punctuate correctly and include a parenthetical citation:
Mr. Hinckley was a mentally unstable 25 year old with an obsession with the actress Jodie Foster. He claimed to have been inspired by Taxi Driver, a film starring Ms. Foster in which a character attempts to kill a politician to earn the admiration of a campaign worker. Mr. Hinckley believed that shooting the president would impress Ms. Foster, writing her a letter a night before the assassination attempt saying, “I am doing all of this for your sake.”
Paraphrase the following passage from page A1 of an article entitled "President Reagan Is Shot" (written by Benjamin Oliver) from the March 30, 1981 edition of the New York Times, but keep the direct quote. Be sure to punctuate correctly and include a parenthetical citation:
Mr. Hinckley was a mentally unstable 25 year old with an obsession with the actress Jodie Foster. He claimed to have been inspired by Taxi Driver, a film starring Ms. Foster in which a character attempts to kill a politician to earn the admiration of a campaign worker. Mr. Hinckley believed that shooting the president would impress Ms. Foster, writing her a letter a night before the assassination attempt saying, “I am doing all of this for your sake.”
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1. Comment on the following advertisements. Explain the concept of the ads, tell what type of persuasive techniques are being used, and whether you think they're effective or not.
1. Comment on the following advertisements. Explain the concept of the ads, tell what type of persuasive techniques are being used, and whether you think they're effective or not.
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Think about what type of attention getter you will use for your own research paper. Consider using a quote. Go to brainyquote.com or quotationspage.com and see if anyone smarter than you has said anything about your topic. Write a good hook that might be good for your essay. Now consider using questions. Write a hook that you might be able to use for your essay using questions.
Think about what type of attention getter you will use for your own research paper. Consider using a quote. Go to brainyquote.com or quotationspage.com and see if anyone smarter than you has said anything about your topic. Write a good hook that might be good for your essay. Now consider using questions. Write a hook that you might be able to use for your essay using questions.
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Write an attention getter that uses a shocking statistic about the topic that you will use for your paper. You may use any Gale database to do this.
Write an attention getter that uses a shocking statistic about the topic that you will use for your paper. You may use any Gale database to do this.
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Watch this commercial and respond to it. Include a brief summary of the commercial and what persuasive technique(s) you see in the commercial. What is the commercial trying to sell? Is the commercial effective? Why or why not? If you had to make a commercial to sell the same thing, what different technique would you use and why? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4TbOiaEHpM
Watch this commercial and respond to it. Include a brief summary of the commercial and what persuasive technique(s) you see in the commercial. What is the commercial trying to sell? Is the commercial effective? Why or why not? If you had to make a commercial to sell the same thing, what different technique would you use and why? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4TbOiaEHpM
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This is review: write a sentence that utilizes parallel structure. See the image below for assistance.
This is review: write a sentence that utilizes parallel structure. See the image below for assistance.
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What is your breaking point? OR Can people change? OR Free Write.
What is your breaking point? OR Can people change? OR Free Write.
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The reader can infer that Brenda's friends before Miguel were not healthy influences on her life.
Highlight the two sentences from the paragraph that best support this inference.:
Brenda admitted that her diet wasn't healthy; she ate far too many fast foods when she went out with her friends on weekends. Luckily, her parents were able to coerce her into eating salads at dinnertime. Brenda noticed that Miguel ate fast foods too, but only on rare occasions, such as when he went to the movies. His snacks consisted of apple slices, bagels with cream cheese, or a granola bar–flavorful, yet nutritious foods. Miguel's dietary choices were in sharp contrast to Brenda's usual choice of snack—candy bars and sodas. Over time, Brenda could see the benefits of Miguel's eating habits and weight training regimen. Miguel was more fit, healthy, and cheerier than all of Brenda's burger–eating, soda–slurping friends.
The reader can infer that Brenda's friends before Miguel were not healthy influences on her life.
Highlight the two sentences from the paragraph that best support this inference.:
Brenda admitted that her diet wasn't healthy; she ate far too many fast foods when she went out with her friends on weekends. Luckily, her parents were able to coerce her into eating salads at dinnertime. Brenda noticed that Miguel ate fast foods too, but only on rare occasions, such as when he went to the movies. His snacks consisted of apple slices, bagels with cream cheese, or a granola bar–flavorful, yet nutritious foods. Miguel's dietary choices were in sharp contrast to Brenda's usual choice of snack—candy bars and sodas. Over time, Brenda could see the benefits of Miguel's eating habits and weight training regimen. Miguel was more fit, healthy, and cheerier than all of Brenda's burger–eating, soda–slurping friends.
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Highlight the underlined part of the sentence that needs to be changed in order to demonstrate correct parallel structure.
As a consequence for Timothy's disrespectful attitude and inappropriate behavior at school, his mother said that he needed to complete extra chores around the house , to be writing a letter of apology to his teacher , and to baby–sit his brother for the next three weekends .
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A student is writing a critical review of the novel Of Mice and Men for his literature class. The student wants to revise the draft to make sure it has adequate evidence and support for his claims. Read the draft and complete the task that follows.
The two main characters in Of Mice and Men are fiercely loyal to one another. Together, the two men work on a farm, but hope to later raise enough money to have their own farm. George, a smart but uneducated man, wants to make money. Lennie, his companion who is mentally challenged, simply wants to have a farm so that he can keep and care for bunnies.
Both men show their loyalty in different ways. Lennie shows his loyalty to George by trusting George to keep all the money they earn and to make all the plans for their future. He never questions George's decisions. Lennie knows that George is smarter when it comes to money, and he is willing to stick with George though all of his plans and to work hard to contribute to their dream of having a farm. When bad things happen because of Lennie's mental limitations, George must act as his protector. In this way, George shows his loyalty to Lennie.
Hightlight one sentence in the second paragraph that needs more evidence or support.
Highlight the underlined part of the sentence that needs to be changed in order to demonstrate correct parallel structure.
As a consequence for Timothy's disrespectful attitude and inappropriate behavior at school, his mother said that he needed to complete extra chores around the house , to be writing a letter of apology to his teacher , and to baby–sit his brother for the next three weekends .
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A student is writing a critical review of the novel Of Mice and Men for his literature class. The student wants to revise the draft to make sure it has adequate evidence and support for his claims. Read the draft and complete the task that follows.
The two main characters in Of Mice and Men are fiercely loyal to one another. Together, the two men work on a farm, but hope to later raise enough money to have their own farm. George, a smart but uneducated man, wants to make money. Lennie, his companion who is mentally challenged, simply wants to have a farm so that he can keep and care for bunnies.
Both men show their loyalty in different ways. Lennie shows his loyalty to George by trusting George to keep all the money they earn and to make all the plans for their future. He never questions George's decisions. Lennie knows that George is smarter when it comes to money, and he is willing to stick with George though all of his plans and to work hard to contribute to their dream of having a farm. When bad things happen because of Lennie's mental limitations, George must act as his protector. In this way, George shows his loyalty to Lennie.
Hightlight one sentence in the second paragraph that needs more evidence or support.
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Which of the following sentences correctly uses parallel structure? Rewrite the others so that they also utilize parallel structure.
A.) A hero is someone who never gives up, never runs away, and is unwilling to hurt an innocent person.
B.) My cousin enjoys baking cookies, playing basketball, and cheering crowds.
C.) I would like to go to an opera performance, and I would also like visiting a museum.
D.) My goals are to move to California, to get a role in a movie, and to become a star.
Which of the following sentences correctly uses parallel structure? Rewrite the others so that they also utilize parallel structure.
A.) A hero is someone who never gives up, never runs away, and is unwilling to hurt an innocent person.
B.) My cousin enjoys baking cookies, playing basketball, and cheering crowds.
C.) I would like to go to an opera performance, and I would also like visiting a museum.
D.) My goals are to move to California, to get a role in a movie, and to become a star.
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Rissa is writing an essay for her school newspaper arguing the idea that college athletes should be paid for playing a sport. Which of the following demonstrates an introductory paragraph that maintains a formal style appropriate for Rissa's argument? Select two, and then explain why the other doesn't work.
a.) Being a college athlete is not just fun and games. It requires hours in the gym, rigorous training, a healthy diet and mental strength. These college students devote hours of their lives toward their athletic careers and yet they receive no compensation for doing this. Professional athletes are given commercial endorsements and regular salaries for their involvement in sports. College athletes should be given the same reward as professional athletes and should be paid for their involvement in their sport.
b.) I enjoy watching college sports. I root for my favorite teams. The sporting events are very competitive. The games are fun to watch. I especially like the softball games. Softball is a great college sport. Yes, I think these players should be paid for playing on their college sports team. Maybe not as much as professionals, but they could be paid.
c.) On Sunday mornings, many Americans enjoy the day by watching both professional and college sports on television. Whether it is football, softball, soccer, or tennis the games provide entertainment to millions of Americans. There is one distinct difference in these sporting events, however. Half of the athletes on these televised games are getting paid; the other half are not. Since all of these athletes are providing entertainment and participating in high-level competition, they all deserve the same compensation. Indeed, college athletes should be paid just as professional athletes are.
Rissa is writing an essay for her school newspaper arguing the idea that college athletes should be paid for playing a sport. Which of the following demonstrates an introductory paragraph that maintains a formal style appropriate for Rissa's argument? Select two, and then explain why the other doesn't work.
a.) Being a college athlete is not just fun and games. It requires hours in the gym, rigorous training, a healthy diet and mental strength. These college students devote hours of their lives toward their athletic careers and yet they receive no compensation for doing this. Professional athletes are given commercial endorsements and regular salaries for their involvement in sports. College athletes should be given the same reward as professional athletes and should be paid for their involvement in their sport.
b.) I enjoy watching college sports. I root for my favorite teams. The sporting events are very competitive. The games are fun to watch. I especially like the softball games. Softball is a great college sport. Yes, I think these players should be paid for playing on their college sports team. Maybe not as much as professionals, but they could be paid.
c.) On Sunday mornings, many Americans enjoy the day by watching both professional and college sports on television. Whether it is football, softball, soccer, or tennis the games provide entertainment to millions of Americans. There is one distinct difference in these sporting events, however. Half of the athletes on these televised games are getting paid; the other half are not. Since all of these athletes are providing entertainment and participating in high-level competition, they all deserve the same compensation. Indeed, college athletes should be paid just as professional athletes are.
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In the following sentences, something needs to be done with the titles.
1. Have you ever seen the movie jurassic park? Did you know that it was also a book?
2. I believe we read the most dangerous game when we were freshmen.
3. We are probably going to start reading the tragedy of julius caesar today.
4. Shakespeare's most famous poem is probably sonnet 18, a poem about how much he loves a woman.
In the following sentences, there is punctuation missing in the utilization of the quotes. Some of us have paid no attention to how to use quotes in our writing (as evidenced in our last couple essays). Remember, I gave you an orange sheet that explains each.
1. The author plainly shows that the main character, Joe, hates Bob when Joe says I'm coming after you and your family (141)
2. The author shows how much the narrator of the poem cares for his love interest Shall I compare thee to a summer's day? / Thou art more lovely and more temperate (1-2)
In the following sentences, something needs to be done with the titles.
1. Have you ever seen the movie jurassic park? Did you know that it was also a book?
2. I believe we read the most dangerous game when we were freshmen.
3. We are probably going to start reading the tragedy of julius caesar today.
4. Shakespeare's most famous poem is probably sonnet 18, a poem about how much he loves a woman.
In the following sentences, there is punctuation missing in the utilization of the quotes. Some of us have paid no attention to how to use quotes in our writing (as evidenced in our last couple essays). Remember, I gave you an orange sheet that explains each.
1. The author plainly shows that the main character, Joe, hates Bob when Joe says I'm coming after you and your family (141)
2. The author shows how much the narrator of the poem cares for his love interest Shall I compare thee to a summer's day? / Thou art more lovely and more temperate (1-2)
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Correctly combine the following sentences.
1. There were many people who went to the aquarium to see the dolphins we wanted to go on the rides.
2. The city council conducted a study of public transportation. The study was lengthy. The study was detailed.
3. Equipment failures and labor strikes delayed the submarine's completion. Naval engineers continued the project.
4. Video game manufacturers plan to impose a rating system to indicate violence. The ratings system will be ineffectual without an accompanying plan for reinforcement.
5. The judges scored the performances using a new set of standards. This different method of scoring resulted in unanticipated victories for several new competitors.
Correctly combine the following sentences.
1. There were many people who went to the aquarium to see the dolphins we wanted to go on the rides.
2. The city council conducted a study of public transportation. The study was lengthy. The study was detailed.
3. Equipment failures and labor strikes delayed the submarine's completion. Naval engineers continued the project.
4. Video game manufacturers plan to impose a rating system to indicate violence. The ratings system will be ineffectual without an accompanying plan for reinforcement.
5. The judges scored the performances using a new set of standards. This different method of scoring resulted in unanticipated victories for several new competitors.
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You are Shakespeare for the next 5 minutes. Create and define 5-10 words of your own.
You are Shakespeare for the next 5 minutes. Create and define 5-10 words of your own.
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Write a sentence that would be considered iambic pentameter. Hint: Use the rhythm--da DUM da DUM da DUM da DUM da DUM--and plug in words.
Write a sentence that would be considered iambic pentameter. Hint: Use the rhythm--da DUM da DUM da DUM da DUM da DUM--and plug in words.
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A dangling modifier is a word or phrase that modifies a word not clearly stated in the sentence. Because of this problem, the sentence doesn't fully make sense.
Underline the dangling modifier in each of the following sentences, and then rewrite the sentence with the dangling modifier in the correct place:
1. Having finished the assignment, the TV was turned on.
2. Having arrived late for practice, a written excuse was needed.
3. After reading the original study, the article remains unconvincing.
4. Relieved of your responsibilities at your job, your home should be a place to relax.
5. The experiment was a failure, not having studied the lab manual carefully.
A dangling modifier is a word or phrase that modifies a word not clearly stated in the sentence. Because of this problem, the sentence doesn't fully make sense.
Underline the dangling modifier in each of the following sentences, and then rewrite the sentence with the dangling modifier in the correct place:
1. Having finished the assignment, the TV was turned on.
2. Having arrived late for practice, a written excuse was needed.
3. After reading the original study, the article remains unconvincing.
4. Relieved of your responsibilities at your job, your home should be a place to relax.
5. The experiment was a failure, not having studied the lab manual carefully.
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Look at Antony's speech in Julius Caesar, starting on p.1146 (line 70) and find 3 rhetorical questions and 1 metaphor.
Look at Antony's speech in Julius Caesar, starting on p.1146 (line 70) and find 3 rhetorical questions and 1 metaphor.
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Find examples of the following in Antony's speech, starting on p.1146: overstatement (hyperbole), understatement, alliteration, repetition.
Find examples of the following in Antony's speech, starting on p.1146: overstatement (hyperbole), understatement, alliteration, repetition.