Elements of a Story
Main Idea
The central idea is the main point or theme that the author wants to communicate.
The very first paragraph.
Introduction
To convince or persuade the reader.
Argumentative Text
Rhetorical Devices
Are methods to appeal to your audience.
The reason for or intent in writing.
Authors Purpose
Theme
The idea, belief, moral, lesson, or insight being discussed here is referred to as the theme.
The “meat” of your essay, where you describe details, share evidence, and explain your reasoning.
Body Paragraphs
Claim
stating your main point.
The appeal to emotion.
Pathos
The emotional response the author is targeting.
Mood
Antagonist and Protagonist
Antagonist: the main character
Protagonist: the opposing force (the "villain")
Your main insight or idea about an exhibit or topic. Usually the last sentence of the first paragraph.
Thesis
Opposite of a claim and also provable and supportable by reasons and evidence.
Counterclaim
The appeal to logic, means to appeal to the audiences’ sense of reason or logic.
Logos
Envoke
To bring or recall to the conscious mind.
Resolution
The conclusion of the story by the resolving of conflicts between characters.
Contains three basic parts: a restatement of the speech’s thesis, a review of the main points discussed within the speech, and a concluding device that helps create a lasting image in the judges’ minds.
Conclusion
Reasons
Ethos
Used to convey the writer’s credibility and authority.
Inferencing
Using clues in the passage to give you a deeper understanding of your reading.
Exposition
Key background information of a narrative and generally found at the beginning of a story.
Information that backs up your topic sentence.
Evidence
Rebuttal
Where you respond to the counterargument in a way that shows your position is the stronger one.
"This software has been implemented in over 500 Fortune 500 companies, proving its unmatched reliability and efficiency."
Ethos
The order pattern of rhymes at the end of the lines of a pattern of verse.
Rhyme Scheme