Figurative Language
A comparison of two different things using "Like" or "As"
What is a Similie
A affix that occurs at the end of a word
What is a Suffix
Three ways to identify authors purpose
What are to inform, persuade, or entertain
The opening line or phrase of an essay
What is the hook
The "T" in S.T.E.A.L
What are thoughts
The repetition of an initial consonant sound in words that are in close proximity to each other.
EX: Allen's adams Apple
What is Alliteration
Words that have opposite meanings
What are antonyms
This line is likely from which "authors purpose"
"This essay will explain why everyone needs to change their mindset toward gun violence"
What is to persuade
Usually the last line of the introduction paragraph
What is the thesis statement
What is indirect characterization
Giving human characteristics to non human things.
What is personification
An Affix that occurs at the beginning of a word
What is a prefix
A writer creating comedy sketches for television
What is to entertain
Should be 3-5 complete sentences
What is a paragraph
When a character speaks. Especially in plays.
What is Dialogue
An over-exaggeration
EX: As big as a house
What is Hyperbole
The connotation of a word can be this.
What are positive and negative
A story that is more fact that fiction fits into this author's purpose.
What is informative or to inform
Consists of Introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion
What is an essay
The Hero
What is antagonist
A reference to a preexisting person, work, event, or well-known piece of pop culture.
What is an allusion.
Includes both Suffixes and Prefixes
What is an Affix
An author attempts to share new information to an audience
What is to inform
Must restate the thesis before this paragraph ends
What is the conclusion
Harry Potter vs. Draco Malfoy
What is a foil.