Vocabulary
A statement about what will happen in the future.
Prediction
the sequence of events that make up a story
plot
2 Parts: What is a person/place/thing called? What is the part of speech that modifies it called?
Noun & Adjective
2 Parts: A group of words that create a complete thought. / A group of words that create an incomplete thought.
Independent Clause / Dependent Clause
minimum number of paragraphs in an essay and minimum number of sentences in a paragraph
5 / 3
A small flash of light; a sparkle of something
Glint
the individuals in a story, including their traits, motivations, and development
character
2 Parts: What is an action word called? What is the part of speech that modifies it called?
Verb / Adverb
A sentence that asks a question.
Interrogative Sentence
the main point of your essay, and the last line of the introduction paragraph
thesis statement
Outlined against a lighter background; a dark shape
Silhouetted
the struggle between opposing forces in a story, which drives the plot (can be internal or external)
conflict
It refers to the relationship (location or place in time) between a noun and other words in the sentence.
Location words: IN, ON, BESIDE, ACROSS, etc.
Time words: AFTER, BEFORE, etc.
Lilly must perform before Joe, and her music selection is on the computer.
Preposition
A sentence that contains ONE independent clause (one complete thought).
Simple Sentence
Never add ___ _____ to the conclusion.
NEW INFORMATION
To provoke or challenge someone with insulting remarks
Taunt
theme
A word that connects words, phrases, or clauses.
Conjunction
A sentence that combines independent clauses with a conjunction:
INDEPENDENT CLAUSE, and INDEPENDENT CLAUSE
Compound Sentence
facts or examples that fill a paragraph
supporting details
Planned movements or actions, often in a strategic context
Maneuvers
a literary device that creates an uneasy feeling of anticipation in a reader by withholding or releasing information in a controlled way
suspense
separates items in a list or clauses in sentences
Comma
A sentence that combines an independent clause and a dependent clause:
Since John wants a car for Christmas, we bought him a Hot Wheel.
DEPENDENT CLAUSE, INDENDENT CLAUSE.
Tanya asked for a new bicycle, since her other one is old.
INDEPENDENT CLAUSE, DEPENDENT CLAUSE.
Complex Sentence
What are these two paragraphs?
1. grabs the readers attention and introduces the essay topic
2. summarizes main points and leaves an impression
1. introduction
2. conclusion