English II Quiz 3

__________ between two independent clauses (or two complete thoughts) when there is no coordinating conjunction.

Use semicolons

Using a(n) ___ is often the best way to begin organizing and developing ideas for a personal narrative.

graphic organizer

The definition of diction is _____.

word choice

Experienced authors do not have to revise and edit their drafts.

False; Even experienced authors have to revise and edit their drafts.

It is best to keep all the sentences in a text about the same length.

False; It is best to use a variety of sentence structures and types.

It is not important to capture the reader's attention in the beginning of a story

False; It is important to capture the reader's attention at the beginning of a story.

Revising a draft is just using grammar and punctuation checks.

False; Revising a draft is not just using grammar and punctuation checks.

The personal narrative does not have to have a lesson learned concerning the experience.

False; The personal narrative should end with either a lesson learned or a change that has occurred as a result of the experience.

Do not enclose explanatory information in ___________. Begin a new set of ___________ when the quotation resumes. If a quoted sentence is divided by an interrupting phrase, begin the second part of the quotation with a lowercase letter. Use commas to set off the interrupting or explanatory information.

Quotation marks

Common nouns in general

Do Not Capitalize

Names of seasons

Do Not Capitalize

References to pagan gods, except for specific names of gods

Do Not Capitalize

School subjects other than languages or specific titles of courses

Do Not Capitalize

Titles not followed by a person's name (except the President of the United States and other heads of state)

Do Not Capitalize

__________ between two or more adjectives that are describing the same noun. Sometimes, you do not need to insert a comma between two or more adjectives.

Use commas

__________ in a series of three or more items.

Use commas

__________ to separate a direct quotation that is a full sentence from any explanatory material.

Use commas

__________ to separate and set off parts of an address and parts of a date.

Use commas

__________ to set off all introductory participial phrases, as well as introductory prepositional phrases of four or more words. (This creates a natural pause.)

Use commas

__________ to set off an introductory adverb or an adverb clause.

Use commas

__________ to set off clauses that begin with the relative pronoun which.

Use commas

__________ to set off explanatory words, to show special emphasis, and to indicate an abrupt break in thought.

Use em dashes (the longest dash)

__________ to write compound modifiers that appear before the noun, as well as compound numbers.

Use hyphens

__________ around the exact words of a speaker, which is a direct quote. Do not use quotation marks around an indirect quote.

Use quotation marks

List three types of narrative leads.

dialogue/thoughts, vivid description, dialogue/action

In what point of view should your personal narrative be written?

first person

Always place colons and semicolons outside closing ___________.

Quotation marks

A narrative should be written using ______.

chronological order

The main words in the title of a book (not articles or prepositions), magazine or periodical, poem, play, story, article, movie, work of art, or legislative act

Capitalize

The pronoun I

Capitalize

North, south, east, and west

Capitalize

Proper nouns

Capitalize

Religious terms

Capitalize

The first word in a salutation (greeting) and the first word in the complimentary closing of a letter

Capitalize

The first word in every sentence, including direct quotations—If the first word after quotation marks does not begin a sentence, it is not capitalized.

Capitalize

The first word of every line of poetry, traditionally

Capitalize

What is a thesis statement?

A thesis statement is one or two sentences that state the focus of the writing.

What does in medias res mean?

In media res describes a narrative that begins telling the story in the middle at a crucial point in the action.

What are two main purposes for using dialogue in your narrative?

It helps to advance the story line, It shows the characters' personalities.

What should the conclusion of your personal narrative include?

It should include what you learned or observed, what insight you gained, or how you changed.

Why should you include personal thoughts and reflections in your narrative?

This will help the reader become more involved in the story.

Figurative language creates word pictures in a reader's mind.

True

The purpose of the writing dictates the style, word choice, voice, and organization.

True

Vague words include words such as good, bad, nice, pretty, fine, really, and very.

True

___________ (Single) to indicate quoted material within a quotation.

Use Quotation marks

___________ to indicate sarcasm or irony in a written work. When used to indicate irony, quotation marks show that the writer does not mean exactly what is written.

Use Quotation marks

___________ to indicate the titles of short stories, essays, songs, poems, chapters of books, and magazine articles.

Use Quotation marks

___________ when writing a dialogue, and begin a new paragraph each time the speaker changes.

Use Quotation marks

What does it mean to show the action of your story rather than to tell of it?

Use action verbs, vivid images, and descriptive details to recreate your story for the reader.

__________ between the hours and minutes of time, between the chapter and verse of Scripture, after the salutation of a business letter, and before lists. Also, a colon can be used to introduce a quotation if the introductory part is an independent clause.

Use colons

__________ after a one-word introduction or a mild interjection at the beginning of the sentence, as well as nonessential words (like yes, therefore, and however), nonessential phrases and relative clauses, explanatory words, contrasting expressions, and nouns of direct address. A nonessential element (such as a word, phrase, or clause) is an element that is not necessary for the meaning or structure of the sentence.

Use commas

__________ after the salutations of friendly letters and the closing of all letters.

Use commas

__________ before a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence (two sentences joined by and, but, or or).

Use commas

Your personal narrative should have a definite ___.

organizational structure of a beginning, middle, and end

A(n) ___ is basically a snapshot of a significant event in one's life.

personal narrative

A personal narrative includes the elements of ___, characterization, setting, point of view, dialogue, and sensory details.

plot

Most of the plot of a narrative should include the ______.

rising action

Similar to a fiction story, a personal narrative should have a(n) ___ or message so that the audience understands the point of the narrative.

theme