Narrative
This is the "turning point" or the most exciting part of a story.
What is the climax?
The primary goal of an informative essay is to do this, rather than persuade.
What is to explain/inform?
This is the main point you are trying to prove in your essay.
What is a claim?
These marks are used to show exactly what a character is saying.
What are quotation marks?
"The old wooden gate creaked as Leo stepped into the overgrown garden. His heart hammered against his ribs like a trapped bird. He had heard the whispering voices coming from behind the shed for weeks, and today, he was finally going to find the source."
What is a narrative?
Descriptive language that appeals to the five senses is called this.
What is imagery?
These are the small headings that break an article into sections.
What are subheadings?
To make an argument strong, you must provide this from the text to back up your claim.
What is evidence?
This is a 'sentence' that is missing a subject or a complete thought.
What is a fragment?
"Honeybees are responsible for pollinating approximately one-third of the food humans consume. They live in highly organized colonies consisting of a queen, drones, and worker bees. Without these insects, global food production would significantly decline."
What is informative?
Instead of saying "The man was mad," a writer describes his red face and clenched fists. This technique is known as...
What is descriptive language?
When you put information from the text into your own words, you are doing this
What is paraphrasing?
This is when you acknowledge the "other side" of the argument.
What is a counterclaim/argument?
You use this punctuation mark to join two independent clauses with a conjunction.
What is a comma?
"While some argue that cell phones are a distraction in the classroom, they are actually essential tools for modern learning. If students are taught to use them responsibly, these devices provide instant access to research and educational apps that a heavy textbook simply cannot offer."
What is Argumentative?
his type of internal monologue or character thought helps move a narrative forward.
What is dialogue?
This is the specific sentence, usually at the end of the intro, that outlines the main points of the essay.
What is a thesis statement?
A writer uses this to explain how their evidence proves their claim.
What is reasoning?
Running quickly, the dog chased the ball." In this sentence, "Running" is a part of speech.
What is a verb?
"Every winter, Monarch butterflies travel up to 3,000 miles from Canada and the United States to the forests of central Mexico. This journey is inherited, meaning the butterflies don't need to be taught the route; they are born knowing exactly where to fly to survive the cold."
What is informative?
In a narrative prompt, you must establish this—the perspective from which the story is told.
What is Point of View?
To maintain a professional tone, informative writing should stay in this "person."
What is third person?
This term describes evidence that is actually related to the topic and supports the claim.
What is relevant evidence?
This is the error you make when you join two complete sentences with only a comma.
What is a comma splice?
"Adopting a school uniform policy is the best way to reduce bullying and social pressure. When every student wears the same outfit, the focus shifts from who has the most expensive sneakers to who has the best ideas. Schools that have implemented uniforms report a 20% increase in student focus."
What is argumentative?