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"Three parallel groups of words used to support a point or create a rhythm" is the definition of which smiley face trick?
Figurative Language
Full-Circle Ending
Hyphenated Modifier
The Magic Three
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"The deafening sound of the school bell clearly signified the start of a tedious academic day." This is an example of which smiley face trick?
Show Not Tell
Precise Word Choice
Figurative Language
Repetition for Effect
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"Non-literal comparisons used to paint a picture in the reader's mind" is the definition of which smiley face trick?
Figurative Language
The Magic Three
Expanded Moment
Show Not Tell
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In this trick you emphasize a moment by going into greater detail about the actions (many details used within a sentence or two).
Show Not Tell
Full-Circle Ending
Repetition for Effect
Expanded Moment
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"An adventurous boy named Robin, who was wearing a mask, went through the inky, spine-chilling bat cave just to hunt down, once and for all, the 5'4", 180 pound Batman!" This is an example of which trick?
Expanded Moment
Hyphenated Modifier
Repetition for Effect
Figurative Language
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"A group of words linked together by a special punctuation mark (hint: the group of words acts as an adjective) used to describe someone or something." What trick is this?
Hyphenated Modifier
The Magic Three
Figurative Language
Full-Circle Ending
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"When a story begins and ends the same way (hint: the reader thinks about the beginning while reading the ending)." Which trick is this?
Show Not Tell
The Magic Three
Full-Circle Ending
Expanded Moment
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.Which trick? Repeating specific words or phrases to make a point or stress a certain idea to the reader.The Magic ThreeFigurative LanguagePrecise Word ChoiceRepetition for Effect
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"It was Lexi who failed the test. It was Lexi who brought down the class average. It was Lexi who everyone disliked." Which trick is this an example of?
Repetition for Effect
Full-Circle Ending
Figurative Language
Expanded Moment
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.Which trick? Creating a vivid picture in the reader's mind - imagery. The reader can visualize what the writer is describing.The Magic ThreeShow Not TellFigurative LanguageHyphenated Modifier
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.As I arrived home from my first date with the star football player, I couldn't help but skip to the front door, an enormous smile plastered across my face. My stomach was still fluttering from how wonderful the evening had been. As soon as I entered the door, my smile was ripped from my face. Standing in front of me were two parents with looks on their faces that make you want to run as fast as you can in the opposite direction. - Which trick is this an example of?Show Not TellThe Magic ThreeFigurative LanguagePrecise Word Choice
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.Which trick? Using exact language to better describe or clarifyFigurative LanguageThe Magic ThreePrecise Word ChoiceHyphenated Modifier
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"Government of the people, by the people, for the people." This is an example of which trick?
The Magic Three
Figurative Language
Show Not Tell
Hyphenated Modifier
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"My classroom is a zoo." This is an example of which trick?
Precise Word Choice
Hyphenated Modifier
Expanded Moment
Figurative Language
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"The raindrops raced down the bus window, anxious to disappear from the sight of the energetic elementary school children." This is an example of which smiley face trick?
Repetition for Effect
Figurative Language
Show Not Tell
Precise Word Choice
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"When I got a C- on my report card, my mother gave me the I-am-very-disappointed-you-can-do-better-than-this speech." Which smiley face trick is this an example of?
Hyphenated Modifier
Repetition for Effect
Show Not Tell
Expanded Moment
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"The girls in first period always bring their the-earth-revolves-around-us attitudes to class." What is the hyphenated modifier in this sentence describing?
the girls
1st period
the attitudes
the class
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"Johnny's parents called him down to the living room. Johnny and his parents had a long talk about family heirlooms, and then they handed him a messily wrapped object. "What is it?" Johnny asked. "Open it and you'll find out," his mother replied. Johnny hastily unwrapped the package, and there is his hands lay a tattered book. "It's yours to keep," Johnny's father said. Johnny got up and walked to his room without saying a word. "Why did they give me an old book?" Johnny thought to himself. He opened the book and started reading. Over the next few days, Johnny could not get his head out of the book; it was the miraculous, first-hand account of how his family came to America. Years later, Johnny had a child of his own; her name was Julia. "Julia, why don't you sit down and talk with us. We have something for you." Johnny and his wife handed Julia a messily wrapped book." Which smiley face trick is this an example of?
Expanded Moment
Full-Circle Ending
Precise Word Choice
Repetition for Effect
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"See no evil. Hear no evil. Speak no evil." This is an example of which smiley face trick?
Repetition for Effect
The Magic Three
Figurative Language
Precise Word Choice
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"She is as blind as a bat." Which smiley face trick is this an example of?
Simile
Metaphor
Personification
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Which smiley face trick is focused on describing an EMOTION?
Repetition for Effect
Show, Not Tell
Hyphenated Modifiers
Precise Word Choice
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Which smiley face trick is focused on explaIning and describing ACTIONS?
Expanded Moment
Show, Not Tell
The Magic 3
Figurative Language
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How are REPETITION FOR EFFECT and THE MAGIC 3 similar?
they use vivid details to paint a picture in the reader's mind
they both force the reader to slow down and pay attention
they better describe and clarify what the author means
they both emphasize a point