Essays
The first paragraph that grabs the reader’s attention and states the thesis.
What is the INTRODUCTION?
A struggle within a character’s mind, like making a tough decision.
What is INTERNAL conflict?
The main argument or position in an essay.
What is the CLAIM?
The central message or lesson of a story.
What is the THEME?
Events are presented in the order they happened.
What is CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER?
A sentence that clearly states the main argument or purpose of the essay.
What is THESIS STATEMENT?
A struggle between a character and an outside force, such as another person or nature.
What is EXTERNAL Conflict?
The opposing viewpoint to the argument.
What is the COUNTERCLAIM?
The feeling a reader gets from a story’s atmosphere.
What is the MOOD?
A problem is introduced, and one or more solutions are provided.
What is PROBLEM and SOLUTION?
One is the paragraphs that present a main idea, evidence, and analysis to support the thesis.
What is a BODY PARAGRAPH?
A conflict between two characters, like a rivalry or argument.
What is MAN vs MAN?
Facts, examples, or quotes that support a claim.
What is EVIDENCE?
The author’s attitude toward the subject or audience.
What is TONE?
Shows how two or more things are alike and different.
What is COMPARE and CONTRAST?
The final paragraph that restates the thesis and wraps up the essay.
What is the CONCLUSION?
A conflict where a character battles natural forces, like a storm or wild animal.
What is MAN vs NATURE?
A response that disproves or weakens the counterclaim.
What is a REBUTTAL?
Clues or hints about what will happen later in the story.
What is FORESHADOWING?
Explains an event and the reasons why it happened.
What is CAUSE and EFFECT?
A word or phrase that connects ideas smoothly between sentences and paragraphs.
What is a TRANSITION?
struggle between a character and societal rules, laws, or norms.
What is MAN vs. SOCIETY?
A statement that urges the reader to take action or think differently after reading an argument?
What is CALL TO ACTION?
When an object, person, or event represents a deeper meaning.
What is SYMBOLISM?
Explains a process step by step.
What is SEQUENCE?