Conventions of English
Refers to the set of rules for language
Grammar
Exaggeration beyond belief.
Hyperbole
The beginning of a piece of writing.
Introduction
To come to a reasonable conclusion based on evidence found in the text.
Inference
Used to simply state a fact or opinion.
Indicative Verb Mood
What are the two types of voices that are used when writing?
Active and Passive voice
An indirect reference to something. When a writer refers to something without mentioning it explicitly, it is an allusion; for example, The new student is a regular Einstein.
Allusion
A form of writing that informs the reader or explains something.
Informational /Explanatory text.
The lesson or message that the text is sending.
Theme
Used when the author or speaker is asking a question.
Interrogative Verb Mood
A present participle that is used as a noun. It can be the subject of a verb, the object of a verb, a predicate nominative or complement, or the object of a preposition. Usually ending in -ing.
Gerund
A direct comparison that states one thing is another. It isn’t meant to be literal, but descriptive. For example, if someone describes recess by saying that it was a zoo.
Metaphor
Refers to presenting the words, works, or ideas of someone else as though they are one’s own and without providing attribution to the author.
Plagiarism
The specific order of a series of events that form a story is known as...
The Plot
Used to command or tell someone to take action. It is understood that the pronoun you is the direct object of the imperative verb. Examples are eat, sit, and be
Imperative
A phrase that consists normally of the word “to” followed by a verb. The phrase can act as a noun, adjective, or adverb within the sentence.
Infinitive
Quirky sayings and expressions specific to a language.
Idioms
Reasons given to support a writer’s claims
Evidence
Hints in the narrative of what is to come in the plot in the future.
Foreshadow
Used when a situation is dependent on a particular condition. An example is I would love to see you if you have some time available today.
Conditional Verb Mood
A verb form that functions as an adjective within the sentence.
Participle
He use of words that have repetition of similar vowel sounds but are not rhyming words. Examples are cake and lane or eat and eel.
Assonance
The people who will be reading the piece of writing are known as...
Audience
The category of a text, such as fiction or nonfiction. For example, a myth is a specific type of fiction that tells a traditional story using supernatural characters and events.
Genre
Shows something that is contrary to fact. An example is I wish we would have had dinner earlier.
Subjunctive Verb Mood