Punctuation
What error is made in this sentence: We have a test tomorrow, it is the biggest of the year.
What is a comma splice.
What's another word for narrative essays?
A Story.
What is the first sentence of the essay called?
What is the purpose of an argumentative essay?
To persuade readers of something.
Where is the dependent clause? Although I like English, writing is sometimes difficult for me.
"Although I like English"
Where should a comma(s) be placed in this sentence: I love narratives but I hate informative and argumentative essays.
Before "but"
What P.O.V can narrative essays be written in?
1st, 2nd, or 3rd.
What are informative essays also sometimes called?
Explanatory.
What are argumentative essays sometimes also called?
Persuasive Essays.
What is an independent clause?
How should the title be punctuated: harry potter and the chamber of secrets
All nouns should be capitalized, and the title should be in italics or underlined.
Name all of the elements of the plot.
Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution
True or False: Explanations should be ONLY two sentences long.
False.
What is the third paragraph of an argumentative essay called?
A Counterclaim.
What does ethos mean?
Credibility or trustworthiness of an author.
What is the error in this sentences called? The team cheered, jumped, and they went to celebrate after the big win.
Parallelism/Parallel Structure
List 3 more descriptive words for "stinky."
Foul, Pungent, Smelly, Stale, Stagnant, Pungent, Etc.
Where does the thesis statement go?
The last sentence of the introduction.
A counterclaim is used to acknowledge the other side of the argument, but ultimately it is used to further your own side.
What does the word "Rhetoric" mean?
Persuasive speech.
Which type of conjunction is used the the sentence? I love chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream, although Simon hates it.
Subordinating Conjunction
List three ways to hook your reader in a narrative essay.
Onomatopoeia, Start in the middle of the action, One Word, Dialogue, Imagery, Etc.
What is in the thesis statement of an informative essay?
Main idea and main points.
What are the three main types of rhetorical devices?
Ethos, Pathos, Logos.
How many paragraphs should EACH type of essay be? Explain each type.
Narrative: 5 or more.
Informative: 4-5.
Argumentative: 5.