Modes of Writing
Citing Sources
Vocabulary I
Sentences
Vocabulary II
100
This mode of writing tells a story and is intended to entertain the reader.
What is Narrative?
100
This comes first in an online citation.
What is Author?
100
To infuse slowly or gradually into the mind
What is Instill?
100
This is the very first sentence of an essay. Its goal is to catch the reader's attention and encourage them to keep reading.
What is Hook Sentence?
100
Apprehension; fear or uneasiness about the future or future event
What is Trepidation?
200
This mode of writing explains information using relevant facts and details.
What is Informative?
200
This is in quotation marks in an online citation.
What is Title of Web Page?
200
Lack of seriousness or sense
What is Frivolous?
200
This sentence comes at the end of the first paragraph. It is a general statement concering the essay as a whole.
What is Thesis Statement?
200
Work with others to achieve something
What is Collaborate?
300
This mode of writing contains a claim and is meant to persuade the reader.
What is Argumentative?
300
This is underlined or italicized in an online citation.
What is Title of Web Site?
300
Skill in handling a difficult or highly sensitive situation
What is Finesse?
300
In a body paragraph, this is the first sentence. Its goal is to tell the reader what that particular paragraph will be about.
What is Topic Sentence?
300
Silly pranks; amusing, frivolous, or eccentric behavior
What is Antics?
400
This mode of writing could be realistic or fictional.
What is Narrative?
400
This is the proper format for dates (both published/last revised and retrieved) in an online citation.
What is Date Month Year?
400
Appeal strongly to
What is Intrigue?
400
In a body paragraph, this is the last sentence. Its goal is to wrap up the paragraph without being redundant.
What is Concluding Sentence?
400
A great deal; a large quantity of something
What is Profusion?
500
These modes of writing rely on fact-based evidence.
What is Informative and Argumentative?
500
This comes last in an online citation.
What is Date Retrieved?
500
Able to speak and express thoughts coherently
What is Articulate?
500
This sentence is found in an argumentative essay and is the writer's opinion on the issue.
What is Claim?
500
Given, done, bestowed or obtained without charge or payment; free; voluntary
What is Gratuitous?
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