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NCS English Sem. Exam 2
Exam 2
9
English
9th Grade
05/26/2008

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Term
What are the eight parts of speech? In order.
Definition

1. Verb

2. Noun

3. Pronoun

4. Adjective 

5. Adverb

6. Preposition

7. Conjunction

8. Interjection

Term
Name the three types of verbs. Two most important?
Definition
Linking, Helping, and Action
Term
How do you identify an Indirect Object?
Definition

An indirect object follows a pronoun, you may not use to or for.

 

Ex: John kissed his mom.

                          ^              ^             ^

                       Subject   Pronoun  Indirect Object

Term
What are the six elements of the PLOT?
Definition

1. Exposition

2. Conflict

3. Rising Action

4. Climax

5. Falling Action

6. Denoument

Term
What are the six LIT. CIRCLE ROLES?
Definition

1. Discussion Director

2. Illuminator

3. Summarizer

4. Illustrator

5. Word Watcher

6. Connector

Term

Thesis:

Definition
A Position that one holds and attempts to PROVE or SUPPORT.
Term
A thesis should be:
Definition

a. Original

b. Supported

c. Honest

Term
For a shorter paper, (Five paragraph essay) you should use:
Definition
X-123
Term
What are the six most used sources?
Definition

 *=mandatory use

1. Dictionary * (1 min.)

2. Encyclopedia * (1-2)

3. Internet * (1-2)

4. Books * (2 min.)

5. Newspaper/Magazine (1-2 or NA)

6. Other (concordance, interview, lecture, DVD etc.)

 

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