Punctuations
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colon
author's attitude towards subject
What is tone?
compares two unlike objects using as or like
What is simile?
repetition of words or phrases for emphasis
What is repetition?
part of the essay that "hooks" your readers
What is introduction?
punctuation before FANBOYS if connecting two complete sentences
What is comma?
feeling that the text evokes on a readed
What is mood?
bang! hiss... tick-tock... beep-beep-beep
What is onomatopoeia?
We aim to take the test seriously, give our best, and pass the EOC.
summarizes your main point and restates your thesis
What is conclusion?
punctuation used to connect two related independent sentences without using FANBOYS
semicolon
omniscient or limited
What is third-person POV?
If you come to think of it, this feels like the beginning of the end.
What is paradox?
a question from author/speaker that is not intended to be answered but invokes audience to think
What is rhetorical question?
writer's stand or take on the issue or topic.
What is claim?
the mistake you make when you improperly use a comma to connect independent sentences
What is comma splice?
highest peak in the plot of a story
What is climax?
He reminds me of Snape as he wore his bitterness like armor, guarding a heart burdened by choices no one else had the courage—or the pain—to understand.
What is allusion?
Logos, Pathos, Ethos: If we invest in renewable energy now, not only will we reduce long-term costs by billions, but studies also show a 70% decrease in emissions over the next decade—facts that make action not just wise, but necessary.
What is logos?
Statements that contradicts the author's stand or main point.
What is counterclaim?
accompanied by a letter, this is used to show ownership
What is apostrophe?
"The silence of the dark forest haunted each of them. No sound was heard save for the owl's hoot."
What is setting?
"All the world’s a stage,
And all the men and women merely players;"
What is metaphor?
Logos, Ethos, Pathos: Imagine a child going to bed hungry every night, not because their parents don’t care, but because they simply can’t afford enough food—how can we stand by when we have the power to help?
What is pathos?
Introduction, Body, Conclusion: According to a 2019 study by the Journal of Abnormal Psychology, rates of depression among teens increased by over 60% from 2009 to 2017, a period that aligns with the rapid growth of platforms like Instagram and Snapchat, suggesting that while these platforms offer connection, they also contribute significantly to mental health challenges.
What is body?