Writing Vocabulary
True or False: A claim can also be referred to as a thesis
True
True or false: a real life example of summarizing is when tv shows recap the most important moments in past seasons/episodes
True
what is a universal idea, lesson, or message explored throughout a work of literature
theme
which of the following is a better example of a narrative:
a. an article titled the dangers of cyber bullying
b. Touching Spirit Bear
c. your history textbook
b. Touching Spirit Bear
Define the word relevant
closely connected or appropriate to what is being considered or talked about.
what is the central, or most important, idea in a paragraph or passage? It states the purpose and sets the direction of the paragraph or passage.
main idea
What is the main idea of the sources we have been reading the past two days?
Mobile technology is the classroom of the future/ benefits education.
what is a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable.
(a comparison between two things that are otherwise unrelated)
Metaphor
The following are examples of what?
Her eyes were diamonds.
He is a shining star.
The snow is a white blanket.
Metaphors
True or false: If asked to REVISE a piece of writing I should erase all my work and start over.
False
what is the central idea of your paragraph or essay and should appear in the first sentence.
a claim/ thesis
The following is an example of which piece of writing:
Takis are better than hot Cheetos because they are cheaper, more flavorful, and have a better texture
a. Conclusion
b. Evidence
c. Explanation/ Analysis
d. Claim/ Thesis
d. Claim/ Thesis
what term expresses the writer's attitude toward or feelings about the subject matter and audience
tone
I could tell the writer was very pessimistic about the topic because they used words such as doubtful and hopeless
this is an example of ____
tone
What is the clash of opposing forces with a character's own pursuit of a goal called
Conflict
what is it called to give a brief statement of the main points of something
to summarize
The following are all examples of what?
“I don't see Anne. She said she was tired, so she must have gone to bed.”
“Sarah's been at the gym a lot; she must be trying to get some gains”
“Jack is a dog, and all dogs love belly rubs. So Jack must love belly rubs.”
Inferences
a conversation between two or more people as a feature of a book, play, or movie is also called _____
dialogue
What are some themes of touching spirit bear
violence, personal transformation, and isolation ect.
Mr. Rodriguez sometimes makes you/ used to make you ________ CNN 10
Summarize
what is a conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning called
An inference
The text states, "cyberbullying is the leading cause of rising teen suicide rates".
This is an example of _____
Evidence
what is any account of a series of related events or experiences, whether nonfictional or fictional called?
a narrative
A conversation between the characters of Cole Matthews and his Parole officer Garvey is an example of ______
Dialogue
DAILY DOUBLE:
Someone's behavior is not ____with their words if they apologize but continue to behave the way they have previously
Consistent