Grammar
Parallel Structure
Using the same grammatical pattern in a series of words or phrases.
contextualize
To place something in its proper context or background in order to understand it better.
Two meanings of “employ”
Central Idea
The main point or message of a text.
Immersive
deeply engaging or involving
Subject Complement
A word or phrase that follows a linking verb and describes or renames the subject
correlate
To show or establish a relationship or connection between two or more things.
Two meanings of “trade”
rhetorical strategy
A technique used by writers to persuade or communicate effectively.
Legacy
something handed down or left behind
Homophone
Words that sound the same but have different meanings/spellings.
formulate
To create or develop a plan, idea, or statement carefully.
author’s purpose
The reason an author writes (to inform, persuade, entertain, etc.).
Testament
proof or evidence of something
Misplaced Modifier
A word/phrase placed incorrectly, making the sentence unclear
critique
To analyze and evaluate something, often giving both strengths and weaknesses.
Rhetorical analysis
he process of examining how an author or speaker uses language, strategies, and techniques to persuade or influence an audience
Renagade (spelling error)
Renegade
Dangling Modifier
A descriptive phrase that does not clearly relate to the word it is meant to modify
summarize
To briefly state the main points of something.
Rhetorical strategy
An overall plan or approach a writer or speaker uses to achieve their purpose and influence an audience (for example, appealing to emotion, establishing credibility, or organizing ideas in a certain way).
Divirsion (spelling)
Diversion
Transition Words
however, therefore, furthermore, additionally, for example, meanwhile
personification
Giving human qualities to nonhuman things.
Rhetorical device
A specific language technique used to create an effect or strengthen an argument (such as metaphor, repetition, allusion, or rhetorical questions).
Signifacance (spelling)
Significance
General statement function -
To introduce the topic and hook the reader.
imagery
Descriptive language that appeals to the senses (sight, sound, smell, taste, touch).
Word choice
The selection of specific words and phrases a writer or speaker uses to convey meaning, tone, and style, and to influence how the audience understands the message.
Trajectory
The curved path an object follows as it moves through space
Second paragraph should begin with:
A transition or complex sentence including the first reason.
Chronological order
events arranged in the order they happen
Tone
The author’s attitude toward the subject or audience, revealed through word choice and details (e.g., serious, sarcastic, hopeful).
Transponder
Device that sends and receives signals
Paragraph should END with:
A concluding sentence that restates the topic sentence.
Compare/contrast
showing similarities and differences
Style
The unique way an author writes—their use of language, sentence structure, word choice, and literary techniques.
Claustrophobic
Fear of small or enclosed spaces
Active voice
subject performs the action
Cause/effect
showing why something happens and its result
Passive voice
subject receives the action
Problem/solution
presenting an issue and how it is resolved
Commonly Confused Phrases
Words/phrases that are often mistaken for one another because they are similar in spelling or meaning.
rhyme scheme
The pattern of rhymes in a poem (labeled with letters like ABAB, AABB).