Vocab
communication between two or more people
dialogue
Grabs the reader’s attention at the very start of an essay.
hook
a comparison of two things with the use of "like" or "as"
simile
Sally sells seashells by the seashore
alliteration
one who is hostile towards; one who opposes
antagonist
having to do with the sense of hearing
auditory
This is how a writer gives credit to an outside source within the actual essay.
in-text citations
a comparison of two things without using the words "like" or "as"
metaphor
Morrie does not undergo a big change in the story Tuesdays with Morrie. This makes him a what kind of character?
static character
fair; just
equitable
lacking excitement; ordinary and dull
A writer's position on the topic and this is part of the thesis statement.
claim
the occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words
alliteration
The teacher says to a boy, who did not do his homework, "Wow...looks like you worked hard on your homework last night." This is an example of what?
verbal irony
charitable donation to a public cause
philanthropy
Fill in the blank - The student was ____________ which made it difficult for the class to hear her read the book aloud.
inaudible
This is used in an argumentative essay and addresses the opposing side.
counterclaim
something happening that is very different to what was expected to happen
situational irony
Lightning danced across the sky.
Fill in the blank - Jess had so many books in her library and she claimed to be a self proclaimed ______________.
bibliophile
Fill in the blank - The actress for Juliet did a wonderful job with her ________________. I would have been nervous being the only person onstage.
monologue
This is arguably the most important sentence of an essay and tells the readers what the entire paper will be about.
thesis statement
a character that undergoes a big change throughout the story
dynamic character
We, as the audience, know that Juliet is upset and crying because Romeo left, but her family thinks it is because Tybalt died.
dramatic irony
Fill in the blank - The city had to ________________ the mayor of his title due to his bad behavior.
divest