Vocabulary
The big idea or main points of a text. NOT a summary of events!
What is central idea/ main idea?
To make a comparison using 'like' or 'as'.
What is a Simile?
Two other words that mean Point of View.
What is perspective/opinion/position
The structure that we use to organize a short response.
What is R. A. C. E. ?
You use this punctuation mark at the end of a sentence.
What is a (.) period?
These words mean to communicate or show.
What is the word illustrate OR convey?
To make a comparison WITHOUT using like/as.
What is a Metaphor?
Thoughts and feelings.
Point of view can be determined by looking at a character's
The way that we organize our extended response paragraphs (in order).
What is an Introduction/ Body paragraph(s)/ Conclusion?
You use this punctuation mark at the end of a question.
What is a (?) question mark.
This word means to expand or build upon an idea.
What is the meaning of the word develop?
TRUE or False. The following sentence is an example of a Simile-
Erick is a beast at basketball and scores most of the points on the team!
False. What is a metaphor?
What was Bud's point of view when he dropped the bayonet and why?
He was disappointed because he felt he let his family down.
Describes a problem that needs to be solved and possible solutions.
What is Problem and Solution?
The steps we use to check our writing when finished.
What is C. U. P. S.?
The author's attitude or emotions towards the subject of the text.
What is Tone?
To give inanimate objects human qualities.
What is Personification?
How does John Durmont's point of view on Robert Hilton change?
At first he is racist but in the end he is impressed by Hilton.
Explains why something happened or the results of something that happened.
What is Cause and Effect?
This conjunction word is used to explain.
What is because?
The reader's attitude or emotions towards the subject of the text.
What is Mood?
When an author makes a reference to a well-known text, source, or historical event.
What is an Allusion?
Author's can develop a character's point of view through their speaking.
What is Dialogue?
Examines how two different people/ subjects/ ideas/ or events are similar and different.
What is Compare and Contrast?
This conjunction is used to show a contrast?
What is but?