Unit 3 Test

What is purpose of an informational or expository essay?

• To entertain the reader with an interesting

• To inform or explain something to the reader

• To give a strong opinion on a topic

• To persuade the reader to change his/her mind

What is the thesis?

• a sentence that states what the essay is going to be about

• it is the same thing as a hook

• It is in the body paragraphs

• the context in the essay

The main idea of a poem. What the author wants you to learn

• free verse
• cinquain
• theme
• metaphor

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

A grouped set of lines in a poem, set apart from others with a space is a (this is like the paragraph of poetry)...

• stanza
• refrain
• ballad
• chorus

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

What structure is poetry written in?

• Sentences & paragraphs
• Sentences & stanzas
• Lines & paragraphs
• Lines & stanzas

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

"The Rose in the Concrete" by 2pac

Did you hear about the rose that grew

From a crack in the concrete?

Proving nature's laws wrong

It learned to walk without having feet

Funny it seems, but by keeping its dreams

It learned to breathe fresh air

Long live the rose that grew from concrete

When no one else even cared

What is the deeper meaning?

• Sometimes the truth is right in front of you.

• Never give up! You can overcome your obstacles!

• What goes around comes around.

• Every rose has its thorns. Look out for fake people.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.5

Again, from "Nothing Better" by The Postal Service

The guy's part is in blue.

The girl's part is in red.

Would someone please call a surgeon

Who can crack my ribs and repair this broken heart

That you're deserting for better company

I can't accept that it's over

And I will block the door like a goalie tending the net

In the third quarter of a tied game rivalry

So just say how to make it right

And I swear I'll do my best to comply

What sort of figurative language is that?

• It's a metaphor. He's saying that their life is one big soccer game.

• It's a simile. He's saying that he is very competitive.

• It's a hyperbole. He's saying that his love is stronger than a soccer player.

• It's a simile. He's saying that he is desperate to keep her from leaving him.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which sentence uses a comma correctly?

• I used some new thin paper, to make a paper boat.
• I used, some new thin paper to make a paper boat.
• I used some new, thin paper to make a paper boat.
• I used some new thin paper to make a paper boat.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

We are lucky to have access to clean safe water.

• Coordinate (need a comma)

• Not Coordinate (no comma needed)

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which sentence uses a comma correctly?

• My son loves orange, scary pumpkins.

• My son loves, orange scary pumpkins.

• My son, loves orange, scary pumpkins.

• My son loves orange scary, pumpkins.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A