Unit 2 - The Holocaust

Front

What is a coordinating conjunction?

Back

A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses that are similar or equal in structure. Examples include 'and', 'but', 'or', 'nor', 'for', and 'yet'.

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Front

What is the purpose of the conjunction 'but'?

Back

The conjunction 'but' is used to express exceptions or contrast between two ideas.

Front

What is verbal irony?

Back

Verbal irony occurs when a character says something but means the opposite. It is often used for humorous or emphatic effect.

Front

What is situational irony?

Back

Situational irony is when there is a discrepancy between what is expected to happen and what actually happens.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Front

What is dramatic irony?

Back

Dramatic irony occurs when the audience knows something that the characters do not, creating tension or humor.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

Front

What is a present participle?

Back

A present participle is the -ing form of a verb used to indicate an ongoing action. For example, 'working' in 'The working men and women were given a paycheck.'

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Front

What is the present perfect tense?

Back

The present perfect tense describes actions that occurred at an unspecified time in the past and are relevant to the present. It is formed using 'has/have' + past participle.

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CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

Front

What is the past tense of a verb?

Back

The past tense of a verb indicates that an action has already happened. For example, 'worked' is the past tense of 'work'.

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Front

What is the present tense of a verb?

Back

The present tense of a verb indicates that an action is currently happening or is a general truth. For example, 'work' in 'I work at Shaw Industries.'

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Front

What is the difference between present participle and present tense?

Back

The present participle (-ing form) indicates an ongoing action, while the present tense indicates a habitual action or a general truth.

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A