Figurative Language
Five examples of transition words.
What is first, second, third, foremost, finally, futhermore, in conclusion, in addition to, an example of, nonetheless, etc ...?
Facts and data that support reasons in an argumentative or explanatory essay are called _____.
What is evidence?
A specific word that describes a character based on his/her actions in a story.
What do we call a trait?
To credit someone's work (to quote directly from the text)
What is cite?
Organization patterns or the way a passage is organized to explain the ideas.
What is text structure?
The third body paragraph in an argumentative essay.
What is a counterargument/counterclaim and rebuttal?
Writer's use one thing such as an object to represent other things. For example: a cross or a clover
What is symbolism?
The highest point of action in a story or the turning point.
What is the climax?
Two different types of statements in a formal essay the describe what the essay is about.
What is the thesis and claim?
What is the following an example of? The grey pigeons balanced carefully on the high and dark wire, stopping to luxuriate in the orange sunset for mere seconds.
What is imagery or sensory details?
The way we refer to a passage when citing evidence in the body paragraph of an essay.
What is by title or by author?
The first major event in a story that sets the story in motion.
What is the initiating conflict?
The way the author feels about a topic.
What is the author's viewpoint?