poetry
Fig. lang/lit. Terms
vocabulary
Argumentative Writing
Miscellaneous
100

What does repetition mean?

It means that words are repeating, phrases, lines or stanzas. 
100

Define the word theme

The subject of a piece of writing or a person's thoughts. 

100

What does Abhor mean?

To regard with extreme repugnance. 

100

How to Identify parts of an body paragraph?

  1. Topic sentence.
  2. Evidence cycle (Assertion, evidence, commentary)
  3. Concluding statement.
  4. Transition.
100

What does the term Impel mean?

to urge or drive forward or on by or as if by the exertion of strong moral pressure

200

what does the term stanza mean. 

It means that a group of 2 or more lines that are arranged in a recurring pattern. 

200

What is the definition of tone

Expresses the writer's attitude toward or feeling to the readers. 

200

What does Anarchy mean? 

A state of disorder due to absence or nonrecognition of authority or other controlling systems. 

200

How to Identify parts of a conclusion paragraph?


Topic sentence. This is where you repeat your thesis statement. ...

Supporting sentences. Paraphrase the major points and arguments that you made throughout the paper. 

Closing sentence. This is where you connect back to a point, image or anecdote that was made in the introductory paragraph

200

what does profound mean?

to urge or drive forward or on by or as if by the exertion of strong moral pressure

300

What does the term TP-CASTT mean?

This term means Title, Paraphase, Connotation, Attitude, Shifts, Title and theme. 

300

What does Argumentative writing mean?

It's writing that you are arguing about or for something.  

300

What does calamity mean? 

An event causing great and often sudden damage or distress; a disaster.

300

How to Identify parts of an introduction paragraph?

A hook to interest the reader, some background on the topic so the reader can understand it, and a thesis statement that clearly and quickly summarizes your main point.

300
What does the word shackle mean?

a pair of fetters connected together by a chain, used to fasten a prisoner's wrists or ankles together.

400

What does the term Pun mean. 

It is a play or words in which a humorous effect is produced by using words that suggest two or more. 

400

What is rebuttal

A section where you respond to the counterargument in a essay. 

400

What does Elapse mean? 

To slip or glide away.

400

Identify the authors claim, or opinion on one side of an argument, within the text.

In the thesis statement. 

400

What does serene mean?

calm, peaceful, or tranquil; unruffled

500

What does the term Assonance mean?

It means the repetition of the vowel sound across words within the lines of the poem creating internal rhymes.

500

What is the definition of the term symbol? 

It is something that hints at something else, usually something abstract, such as an idea or belief.  

500

what does the term Meticolous mean? 

The term means taking or showing extreme care about minute details. 

500

Identify the counterclaim, or the opposing side of the argument within the text.

A counterclaim should start with a topic sentence that acknowledges the opposing side and references the previous paragraph to create a smooth transition

500

what does the word prudent mean?

acting with or showing care and thought for the future.

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