Writing
What is a topic sentence?
A sentence that tells the main idea of a paragraph.
What is a simile?
A comparison using “like” or “as.”
What are characters?
People, animals, or creatures in a story.
What is persuasion?
When a writer tries to convince you of something.
What is a stanza?
A group of lines forming a unit within a poem.
What is editing?
Fixing spelling, punctuation, and grammar mistakes.
What is a metaphor?
A comparison without using “like” or “as.”
What is the setting?
Where and when a story takes place.
What is logos?
Using facts, logic, or numbers to convince the reader.
What is a speaker?
The voice narrating the poem, not neccesairly the author.
What is the introduction?
This is the first paragraph in an essay.
What is personification?
When something not human is given human traits.
What is the plot?
The series of events in a story.
What is pathos?
When the poet uses words to make you feel strong emotions.
What is tone?
The author or speaker's attitude or use of diction in a poem
What is the body paragraph?
The part of the essay where you explain your main points.
What is onomatopoeia?
A word that sounds like the noise it makes.
What is the climax?
The turning point or most intense part of a story.
What is ethos?
The speaker’s credibility or trustworthiness.
What is rhyme scheme?
Pattern of rhyme in a stanza.
What is the conclusion?
The last paragraph that wraps everything up.
What is hyperbole?
A big exaggeration used to make a point.
What is the theme?
The message or lesson in a story.
What is a rhetorical question?
A question asked for effect not to get an answer.
What is mood?
The feeling or vibe a poem gives off,