Literary Elements
Comparing two different things using like or as
What is a simile?
Avoid asking these in formal writing
What is a question?
Can stand alone as a complete thought
What is an independent clause?
This is always needed before a new paragraph. We can press TAB to help.
What is indent?
The author of the memoir "Night"
Who is Elie Wiesel?
I'm so hungry I could eat a horse!
What is a hyperbole?
Lets the reader know what the topic of the paper is going to be. Also grabs the reader's attention
What is a hook?
Can NOT stand alone as a complete thought
What is a dependent clause?
This is the first paragraph of an essay. Used to set the tone of a paper.
What is an introduction paragraph?
The deliberate and systemically killing of a certain group of people
What is genocide?
The attitude that an author brings in their writing through choice of words
What is tone?
A strongly stated statement showing the writer's argument
What is a thesis statement?
This sentence type is made by two independent clauses joined by a comma and a conjunction
What is a compound sentence?
These paragraphs show main ideas and supporting details.
What is a body paragraph?
Areas of cities or towns where authorities forced Jews to live under miserable conditions separated from the non-jewish population.
What is a Ghetto?
Her voice is music to his ears!
What is a metaphor?
Always read the __________ carefully. Find specific key words that will explain what the _________ is asking.
What is a prompt?
The boy ran.
What is a simple sentence or idependent clause?
This paragraph is where we summarize and wrap up our essay.
What is a conclusion paragraph?
"FANBOYS"
What is a coordinating conjunction?
Occurs when events or words are the opposite of what is expected
What is irony?
In formal writing we want to avoid personal ________ such as you and your.
What is pronouns?
Until the playground dried, the students could not go outside.
What is a complex sentence?