Punctuation
The punctuation that most commonly ends a sentence.
He was as sharp as a bowling ball.
What is a simile?
This story character is struggling against the main conflict of the story.
Who is the protagonist?
Thirty-four percent of Americans are confident they’ll be the only survivor of the apocalypse, reveals a OnePoll survey. Out of those quizzed, 54% believe they’ll be the last one standing because of their strong survival skills, while 53% say their adaptability is what will make them outlast everyone come Doomsday. If they had to assemble the ideal “dream team” to help them get through the apocalypse, those polled would choose Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson (43%), Chuck Norris (36%), Superman (33%), John Cena (26%) and MacGyver (23%). Quite a lineup!
What is Statistics/Data?
The paragraph that opens the reader to the topic, and lets them know what the paper will be about.
What is the introduction paragraph?
Marks used to note when someone other than the author or main speaker has said something.
What are quotation marks?
My back is screaming!
What is personification?
The most interesting point in the story. The point of no return.
What is the climax?
Proof used to back up a claim; such as anecdotal, statistics, expert testimony, etc.
What is evidence?
Punctuation used to note surprise or excitement.
What is an exclamation point?
I cried a river over you.
What is a hyperbole?
The feeling a piece of writing gives the reader.
What is Mood?
Ends the essay by restating the claim and main points.
What is the conclusion paragraph?
Punctuation used to mark a question.
What is a question mark?
Life is a highway.
What is a metaphor?
The way the author feels about the subject they are writing about.
What is Tone?
More than 40% of Americans believe their house is haunted, citing they’ve experienced some kind of paranormal activity at home, according to a poll by All Star Home. In particular, 42% have felt the presence of someone or something they couldn’t see, 37% heard unexplained sounds such as footsteps or spooky voices and 19% say they’ve actually seen an apparition or ghostly figure in their residence.
What are facts/statistics?
Contains the main evidence and reasoning to support the main claim of the essay.
What is a body paragraph?
Punctuation used to connect two separate, but closely related, independent ideas (clauses).
What is a semi colon?
New York is a city that never sleeps.
What is a hyperbole? What is personification? +250 for 2 answers.
The overall message or "big idea" the reader gets from a piece of fiction.
What is Theme?
The main argument or "stance" that the author makes in their writing.
What is a claim?