Writing terms
What is a paragraph?
Sentences, grouped in a piece of writing. Usually focused on ONE main idea.
Alliteration is...
Repetition of consonant sounds at the BEGINNING of a group of words
"Bittersweet" is an example of what?
Oxymoron! - Two opposite words placed together.
What word introduces a noun?
Article!
Why study storytelling terms?
To help us better analyze a story's message, character relationships, hidden themes, symbols etc!
To make us better readers and writers!
What is a benefit of prewriting, or planning?
Helps to get ideas flowing, helps to organize your thoughts. It is especially useful when doing timed writing assignments to maintain clarity.
Give an example of personification.
Personification - applying human qualities to non-human things.
"The fire alarm screamed"
"The pencil skipped across the page"
"The kite soared proudly"
"This Bible assignment took me a THOUSAND years!" is an example of what?
Hyperbole!
What word takes the place of a noun?
Pronoun!
Events that BUILD SUSPENSE before the turning point of the story!
Rising actions!
What is a thesis?
Bonus 100 points - Why is a thesis so important when completing an essay?
Thesis - The author's main idea or argument.
Your thesis is important because it centres your entire piece - it is easy for readers to refer back to when reading your writing. Without a thesis, readers will wonder... "what's the point of this?"
Give an example of a SYMBOL
A heart symbolizes love, a cross symbolizes God/Jesus, etc. etc...
"I've got to get to class!" she said.
"Me too, we have a test today. Let's go." he replied.
Dialogue!
When would you use an adverb?
When describing a verb, adjective or adverb.
Ex: Cormick ran to class QUICKLY. Ethan sang LOUDLY. Miko danced BEAUTIFULLY.
What NARRATIVE VOICE is being used here?
"Elliot studied hard for his English Jeopardy game. He knew it would be worth 50% of his grade."
Third person - speaking as an observer of the situation.
What are some examples of publishing?
Publishing to the world, sharing your work with your teacher, peers, other audiences. Posting it online.
A contrast between expectation and reality is...
IRONY
Ex. Rain on your wedding day... a free ride when you've already paid...
Write an example on the board that uses alliteration AND simile.
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Interjection.
Ex. "OH NO!" "Hey!!!" "OUCH!"
(Emotional change, growth or lapse in maturity)
Dynamic character!
What is the difference between revising and editing?
Bonus 100 points - which one comes first?
Revising is about IDEAS - restructuring, clarifying.
Editing is about GRAMMAR, PUNCTUATION and SPELLING.
Revising comes BEFORE editing!
Describe the difference between an ALLEGORY and an ALLUSION.
Sometimes these 2 can get confused!
Allegory is a story with a deeper meaning. Many of the PARABLES are examples of allegory.
Allusion is a reference to something broader - a book/movie/event/important figure.
Articles, reports, official documents can be referenced in an essay as _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _!
Evidence!
When would you use a preposition?
When trying to show the relationship between a pronoun/noun and another word. Used when describing place, time, direction, cause or manner.
Ex. Liah walked INTO the room. Ben was late BECAUSE he got Starbucks. Celina's Chromebook is ON her desk.
Put the FOUR chronological story elements that you have studied in their correct order.
R_S_L_ _ _ _ _
R _ _ _ _ _ A _ _ _ _ _
_ _ _ _ ING A _ _ _ _ _
_ L _ M _ X
Rising action, Climax, Falling action, Resolution