Figurative Language
ESSAY Outline
Writing
Revising/Editing
Reading
100
Her black hair was liquid silk
What is a metaphor?
100

The big idea or main point of a PERSUASIVE essay. In persuasive writing, it shares the author's opinion on a given topic.

What is a claim?

100
Usually in the introduction, this makes up the first sentence(s) of a written piece and helps catch the reader's attention. Can consist of dialogue, a thought-provoking question or quote, a startling fact, an anecdote, etc.
What is a lead or hook?
100

"Later that afternoon I got tired". This sentence needs what change? 

A comma after later 

100
When we state that a character is going through a struggle involving man/nature/self/society, we are referring to this crucial part of a story.
What is the conflict?
200
The yellow flames danced among the logs.
What is personification?
200
Although it is important to restate the thesis in this part of the essay, it is recommended that you reword/state it in a slightly different way.
What is the conclusion?
200

An essay can be boosted to a 4 by including this sentence, that counters or proves wrong the other side's opinion 

What is a counterargument? 

200

Traveling to paris, france was the highlight of my trip. This sentence needs what change? 

Capitalize Paris, France

200
When we talk about the lesson or big idea that is being expressed in a story, we are referring to its ______.
What is theme?
300
She came into the house like a whirl of sunshine.
What is simile?
300

The paragraphs that give your reasons and your specific evidence.

What are body paragraphs? 

300

True or false: you should only argue for ONE side of the argumentative topic/prompt, even if you personally think both sides could be true

True--NEVER argue both sides 

300

The dogs gets excited about almost anything. What change needs to be made? 

Change gets to get

300
A wonderful book that can and SHOULD be utilized for both the reading and writing part of the STAAR EOC exams.
What is a dictionary/thesaurus?
400
Gombei was certain that as the stars had guided sea men for years, this woman's eyes would guide him to happiness.
What is a simile?
400

The optional portion of your essay that shares the opponent's side AND your response to them.

What are the counterclaim AND rebuttal?

400

When an essay is written, what should you do to signal that you are starting a new paragraph? 

Start writing on a new line and indent 

400

Exercizing is one of the best ways to improve mental health. What change needs to be made in this sentence? 

Change exercizing to exercising 

400
When we read a text, the author's purpose may be to...(3 things)
What is to persuade, to inform, or to entertain?
500
When Jon's girlfriend broke up with him, he fell into a pit of despair.
What is a metaphor?
500
Words or phrases that can be used to signal a shift to a new idea or part of your essay.
What is transition words/phrases?
500

A STAAR essay should have this many paragraphs total

What is 4? (Intro, body paragraph1, body paragraph 2, conclusion) 

500

Determination is important but no one can succeed without support from others. What change needs to be made in this sentence? 

Comma after important 

500

The ending of the story, when the conflict gets resolved, is called...

The resolution 

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