Reading
When a narrator uses "I, Me," it is written in this perspective.
What is "first person?"
This abbreviation stands for the three main components of an introduction
What is CER?
Words or phrases that are meaningful, but not literally true.
What is figurative language?
This verb means "to closely examine a text."
This type of evidence comes directly from written sources.
What is textual evidence?
The central lesson or message of a text
What is the theme?
The section of an essay that introduces the topic and main claim/thesis.
What is the Introduction?
A comparison between two things, using "like" or "as"
What is a simile?
This verb means "give a brief statement of the main points of (something)."
What is "summarize?"
This type of evidence includes graphs, charts, numbers, and percentages.
What is the statistical evidence?
When the narrator uses "She, He, they" it is written in this perspective.
What is "third person?"
Creative writing technique that uses language that focuses on the 5 senses
"What is imagery?"
When a non-human things are given human characteristics?
What is personification?
Facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid.
What is "evidence?"
Evidence based on personal stories or individual experiences
What is "anecdotal evidence?"
Another word for "main character"
What is "protagonist?"
In the movie "Titanic," a ship hits an iceberg. As it sinks, passengers and crew must survive. This conflict is an example of...
"What is character against nature?"
"Pop," "splat," hiss," and "boom" are all examples of this figurative language.
"What is onomatopoeia?"
This verb means "to form an opinion or guess that something is true because of the information that you have."
What is "infer?"
This verb means "to restate the author's ideas in your own words."
What is the paraphrasing?
Another word for the main idea of an essay.
This word refers to smaller supporting point that proves the thesis.
This term means to exaggerate for the sake of effect.
What is "hyperbole?"
This literary device creates suspense and tension by hinting at future events.
"What is foreshadowing?"
Information from recognized authorities in a field is this type of evidence.
What is expert evidence?