Figurative Language
Her black hair was liquid silk
What is a metaphor?
The big idea or main point of an essay. In persuasive writing, it shares the author's opinion on a given topic.
What is a thesis statement?
Usually in the introduction, this makes up the first sentence(s) of a written piece and helps catch the reader's attention. Can consist of dialogue, a thought-provoking question or quote, a startling fact, an anecdote, etc.
What is a lead or hook?
The three types of appeals one may use to try to persuade their audience.
What is ethos, pathos, and logos or ethical, emotional, and logical?
When we state that a character is going through a struggle involving man/nature/self/society, we are referring to this crucial part of a story.
What is the conflict?
The yellow flames danced among the logs.
What is personification?
An essay in which the author attempts to convince the audience to believe in his/her opinion.
What is a persuasive essay?
Although it is important to restate the thesis in this part of the essay, it is recommended that you reword/state it in a slightly different way.
What is the conclusion?
If the author states: "How would you like it if a group of teenage boys started whistling at and drooling over your mom/sister's body?" they are using this type of appeal.
What is pathos/emotional appeal?
When we talk about the lesson or big idea that is being expressed in a story, we are referring to its ______.
What is theme?
She came into the house like a whirl of sunshine.
What is simile?
This type of writing aims to inform the reader/explain a given topic.
What is expository writing?
When writing an essay it is important that you never begin with what?
What is I believe, I think, or In my opinion?
If the author tries to justify their opinions by demonstrating that they are experienced in the topic or their information is coming from a professional source, they are attempting to persuade you using this type of appeal.
What is ethical/ethos?
A wonderful book that can and SHOULD be utilized for both the reading and writing part of the STAAR EOC exams.
What is a dictionary/thesaurus?
He is as funny as a barrel of monkeys.
What is a simile?
How many paragraphs do you need for a STAAR essay?
What is 4 paragraphs?
The recommended number of: - details to include in your expository essay - reasons to include in your persuasive essay
What is 2?
If a son tells his father, "Buying me a new car will save you several hours of week since you won't have to worry about driving me to school, practice, or my friends' houses." he is using this type of appeal.
What is logical appeal/logos?
When we read a text, the author's purpose may be to...(3 things)
What is to persuade, to inform, or to entertain?
She is doing a tightrope walk with her grades this semester.
What is a metaphor?
The two things do you need in your introduction?
What is a thesis and a hook/attention grabber?
Words or phrases that can be used to signal a shift to a new idea or part of your essay.
What is transition words/phrases?
When Karina was selling poinsettias, she used the following appeals: "You can buy it for your mom; I'm sure she would like some flowers...OR you could buy it for yourself and put it at your desk. Don't you think it would look nice as a Christmas decoration?" She was using a persuasive appeal known as...
What is emotional appeal/pathos?
When the conflict is resolved and the story comes to an end we are referring to this part of the plot?
What is the resolution?