Editing
"Please have a seat" the teacher stated.
"Please have a seat," the teacher stated.
What three important elements must you include in your introduction for an argumentative essay?
Hook, Claim, Reasons to support Claim, Background Knowledge
What is a hyperbole?
To use strong exaggeration
He’s a walking dictionary.
This says he is a dictionary (not like one), meaning he knows a lot of words or information.
I waited in line for a million hours until it was my turn.
Hyperbole
The author said, "this is the last straw."
The author said, "This is the last straw."
What Three elements should go in EVERY body paragraph of an informational essay?
Transitions
Supporting Details
Text Evidence
Elaboration
"The bright orange walls screamed at her as she walked into the room." is an example of what type of figurative language?
What is personification?
The stars sparkled above us like precious jewels
The author shows us how beautiful and special the stars looked!
The tree branches danced in the wind.
Personification
I'm not proud of it but I'm still going to turn it in.
I'm not proud of it, but I'm still going to turn it in.
This is the last part of a paper that wraps it up. It is best to end this with an impact statement.
Conclusion
What is an Onomatopoeia?
Words that imitate sounds
I didn’t go to school today because I was feeling under the weather.
Feeling sick or not well.
The drums were like a thunderstorm.
Simile
The cat meowed loudly the dog started barking.
The cat meowed loudly. The dog started barking.
The cat meowed loudly, and the dog started barking.
When the story is told from the perspective of the narrator, using words like "I" or "me"
First person
"Her smile was as bright as the sun" is an example of what type of figurative language?
Jenna let the cat out of the bag about the surprise party.
She accidentally told a secret.
It's raining cats and dogs.
Idiom
Gordon finished his chores early; meanwhile, he had time to play football.
Gordon finished his chores early; therefore, he had time to play football.
Gordon finished his chores early; as a result, he had time to play football.
This introductory statement tells the reader what your essay is primarily about.
Thesis Statement
What is the purpose of using figurative language in your writing?
It helps make writing more interesting and engaging
I have a big science test tomorrow, so I need to hit the books tonight.
To start studying seriously.
The snow is a white blanket.
Metaphor