WRITING
The type of writing in which the author tries to convince you that their opinion is correct?
WHAT IS PERSUASIVE WRITING.
WHAT IS AUTHOR'S PURPOSE?
An author's purpose is the main reason why they write a particular piece of text.
WHAT IS A PROTAGONIST? PROVIDE AN EXAMPLE.
A protagonist is the main character of a story. The protagonist makes key decisions that affect the plot, primarily influencing the story and propelling it forward, and is often the character who faces the most significant obstacles. EX: Ponyboy, Sage, etc.
WHAT IS INFERENCING?
Inferencing is a conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning. AKA educated guess.
WHAT IS PLOT?
The sequence of events in a story, from the beginning to the end.
The type of writing in which the author tries to entertain the reader?
WHAT IS NARRATIVE WRITING.
To Inform:
The author's goal is to share factual information, explain how something works, or provide instructions. Examples include textbooks, encyclopedia entries, and how-to guides.
WHAT IS AN ANTAGONIST?
An antagonist is a character in a story who is presented as the main enemy or rival of the protagonist and is often depicted as a villain. EX: Conner, Socs, and Voldemort.
Summarizing is condensing the main points of a reading.
WHAT ARE CHARACTERS?
The individuals who drive the action and experience the story.
DEFINE TWO ELEMENTS THAT SET APART NARRATIVE WRITING FROM PERSUASIVE WRITING?
What is plot, setting, character, conflict, or theme?
The author aims to convince the reader to believe something, take a specific action, or change their opinion. Examples include advertisements, political speeches, and opinion pieces
HOW DO YOU DETERMINE AUTHOR'S PURPOSE?
1st person uses "I" and "we" to tell the story from the narrator's personal perspective.
2nd person uses "you" to directly address the reader, as if they are part of the story.
3rd person uses "he," "she," "it," "they," etc. to tell the story from an external perspective
WHAT IS SETTING?
The time and place where the story unfolds.
RESUME, COVER LETTER, EMAILS, RESIGNATION, ETC.
To Entertain:
The author's purpose is to engage the reader, often through storytelling, humor, or other forms of entertainment. Examples include novels, poems, and plays.
EVERY SENTENCE STARTS WITH THIS.
A capital letter.
Before reading, strategies like previewing and activating prior knowledge can set a purpose for reading and prepare the reader.
During reading, strategies such as questioning, note-taking, and summarizing can improve comprehension.
After reading, strategies like summarizing, reflecting, and discussing can solidify understanding.
WHAT IS CONFLICT?
The struggle or problem that the characters face, which drives the plot.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN DESCRIPTIVE WRITING AND INFORMATIVE WRITING?
Descriptive writing prioritizes the reader's experience, while informative writing prioritizes conveying specific details.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A COUNTERARGUMENT AND A REBUTTAL?
A counterargument presents a different perspective that opposes your main argument, while a rebuttal is a response that defends your argument against the counterargument.
DEFINE THE WAYS TO DETERMINE THE DEFINITION OF AN UNKNOWN VOCABULARY TERM.
-Context clues
-look it up (dictionary or online)
-refer to the footnotes of the reading
WHAT IS THEME?
The underlying message or idea about life or human nature that the story explores.