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A comparison of two or more things using “like” or “as”
simile
A figure of speech where an object or animal is given human like characteristics
personification
This sentence is an example of what figurative language? I’ve said that a million times.
hyperbole
A comparison of two or more things without using “like” or “as”
metaphor
What punctuation goes around textual evidence?
quotation marks
Why do we use textual evidence?
This helps proves that what you are saying is right/correct.
What THING goes in the missing part of this sentence? In the text “___________” it states, “Pearl Harbor is a naval base on the island of Oahu in Hawaii.”
The text title
What is the figurative language shown in the sentence below: It was raining cats and dogs outside.
idiom
What does every piece of textual evidence need in front of it?
A lead in or sentence starter such as, "In the text, it states...".
I can paraphrase a direct quote when citing evidence.
False. Direct quotes need to be pulled from the text AS IS, not put into your own words.
What point of view should Argumentative and Informative writing be written in?
3rd person point of view (unless you are arguing for yoursellf)
What type of writing is the prompt below: Most people have a place they go to when they want to get away. Before you begin writing, think about your favorite quiet place. Explain why this place is your favorite.
Informative
What type of writing uses plot points?
Narrative
What type of writing uses a counterclaim?
Argumentative
What is a conversation between two or more people in a story?
Dialogue
Groups of words and lines in poetry is called a ______________.
Stanza
