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Define connotation.
The secondary/hidden meaning of a word
EX: Cheap--> frugal OR inexpensive
What are the three parts of an essay?
Introduction, Body, Conclusion
What are the 5 general types of author's purpose?
(PIEED) To persuade, inform, entertain, explain, describe
What are the parts/"jobs" of an informational text?
Main Idea and Author's Purpose
Correct the sentence:
Tom who owned a truck was able to drive on the dirt road.
Tom, who owned a truck, was able to drive on the dirt road.
What are the three different feelings associated with the connotation of a word?
Positive, negative, neutral
What does a thesis consist of?
Claim + reason (s)
To explain
What are the parts of a literary text?
setting, character, character motivation, conflict, resolution, theme
What is the meaning of "combative" as it is used in the sentence: "So, the oldest brother, who was a combative man, asked for a wand more powerful than any in existence. A wand that must always win battles for its owner,"?
"Combative" means ready to fight or aggressive.
What does ARMS and CUPS stand for?
*100 pt. bonus for identifying what section ARMS/CUPS is for.
Add, Remove, Move, Substitute
Capitalization, Usage, Punctuation, Spelling
REVISE & EDIT
Name three types of evidence.
Facts, statistics, examples, expert statements, analogies, anecdotes
What are manuals and recipes both intended for?
To explain how to do something.
speaker, tone, literal meaning, hidden meaning, theme
Correct the sentence:
First, let's get Ms. Zapata's shoes back from the raccoon, Later, we can try to figure out how it got inside the house.
First, let's get Ms. Zapata's shoes back from the raccoon; later, we can try to figure out how it got inside the house.
What is the connotation of "combative" as it is used in the sentence: "So, the oldest brother, who was a combative man, asked for a wand more powerful than any in existence,"?
Define what is a concession and rebuttal
What is the point to a persuasive essay?
To persuade
What is character motivation?
What a character does and why based on their thoughts, words, and actions.