Grammar
Synonym
Words that are similar and can be used to replace the other word.
Coming of Age
When a character experiences something that would typically happen at a particular age.
Introduction
First paragraph which tells the reader what is going to be said in the essay.
Don't try to do less than you should.
He wrote over 150 Sonnets.
William Shakespeare
Antonym
Words that are opposite.
Author's Purpose
What the author is trying to communicate through his/her writing.
Body
At lease 3 paragraphs expressing the points of information for the essay.
"Better Late Than Never"
Better to do something at a later time than not at all.
What happened in England that caused Shakspeare to write from home?
The Black Plague/Bubonic Plague.
Homophones
Foreshadowing
Giving a hint to what may later happen in a novel.
Hook
A question or statement to get the reader's interest.
"Get out of hand"
Let something get out of control.
Quatrain
4 lines in a Shakspearean sonnet.
Pronoun
Takes the place of a noun.
Deductive Reasoning
Going from the overall picture down to the details.
Conclusion
Last paragraph wrapping up what is being said in the essay.
"Get your act together"
Get your situation straightened out...get things straight.
Couplet
2 lines at the end of a Shakspearean sonnet, which rhyme.
Interjection
A word to express surprise/typically uses an exclamation mark.
Inductive Reasoning
Going from the details up to the overall picture.
Informational Essay
Writing about the topic you have chose, but using information to make your point.
"Add insult to injury."
Cause a situation to become worse.
Author of the article we read about why writers write.
George Orwell.