Literary Terms
This is the lesson learned in a story; main idea or an underlying meaning of literary
What is the theme or thematic statement?
This is your position on a topic
What is a claim?
C-S-S-P
This is a conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning
What is inference?
What is a reason?
T3-3D-SS
What is the topic sentence, three details and a summary sentence?
This refers to the author's attitude towards a subject. Usually words that describe emotions.
What is tone?
These are facts from he passage to support your reasons
What is evidence?
This is writing that explains and idea or concept. It also informs
What is an expository essay?
This can consist of responses such as to entertain, inform or persuade
What is author's purpose?
This is the exact opposite of your claim; proves you can state a different perspective on the topic
What is the counterclaim?
An expository essay has these parts
What is an introduction, body paragraphs and a conclusion?
This refers to the ways the author gets their point across.
What is rhetoric or rhetorical devices?
This is the reason why the counterclaim is wrong
What is the rebuttal?
This is contained in the introduction of an expository essay and is the focus of the entire paper
What is a thesis statement?