Story Elements
Describes the events in a story and how they unfold throughout the story
Plot
A ________ is the main statement of an argumentative paper, also called the claim.
Thesis
The thesis is the central idea or claim of a paper, what information does a thesis need?
The claim, and the reasons why the claim is true.
What type of figurative language is this?
The trees swayed in the wind on large branches lined with thick, green leaves. The air was fragrant, of springtime, and warm to the touch. The grass underfoot was soft and squishy...
Imagery
Why would a person write a news article about the spread of Tuberculosis?
To inform the public about the spread
The main problem of the story. Could be man vs. man, man vs. nature, man vs. supernatural, or man vs. self
Conflict
Ghetto
How do author's support their thesis?
With evidence and reasoning
What figurative language is being used in this passage?
Your smile is like the moonlight, it's my bright light in darkness.
What organizational pattern is present in a commercial about Vaseline and how it helps dry skin?
Problem/Solution
The main hero of the story is called the...
Protagonist
What are reparations?
Reparations are a payment that is making amends for past wrongdoing.
What is an example of a reason someone could give in support of students' being able to choose their classes?
Example: Students will be interested, students will learn better if they choose what they work on, etc.
What type of figurative language is this?
They said that eyes were windows to the soul. His black eyes were mirrors into yours.
Metaphor comparing the eyes to a mirror
What organizational pattern would an author use to explain the impact of a major climate disaster on a coastal fishing village?
Cause and Effect
A secluded beach in the Bahamas during a winter storm is an example of a ....
Setting
Dramatic irony refers to when the reader knows ______ than the characters in the story
More
How could this piece of evidence be improved?
Cell phones should be banned. Overall, 68% of U.S. adults say they support a ban on middle and high school students using cellphones during class.
It needs quotations
It needs a citation
It needs to have a lead in
It needs elaboration
What type of figurative language is this?
"All the delis we passing on this yellow brick road, and this fool gon' ask the wizard for peanut ... butter ... and jelly."
Allusion. He is referencing the Wizard of Oz.
What is the purpose of an author that writes books about kids becoming famous athletes by taking a magical potion?
Name the 5 elements of Plot
Exposition
Rising Action
Climax
Falling Action
Resolution
Where someone goes to find all the information about a word, the definition, part of speech, synonyms and antonyms. Which one do we use?
Dictionary
Merriam Webster's Dictionary
A correct way to use evidence in argumentative writing is to make what with your quoations?
Quote Sandwich
What are the two types of figurative language that make comparisons and what is the difference between them?
Name the four organizational patterns of nonfiction text.
Cause and Effect
Problem and Solution
Chronological
Compare and Contrast