Informational Writing
What do you use to support your claims in informational writing?
Evidence
A type of advertising in which a famous person supports or backs a product or idea
Testimonial
The capybara is the world's largest rodent. It weighs up to 145 pounds. It loves to swim and lives in South America.
Description
Sometimes when you eat ice cream really fast you get a headache. This "ice cream headache" usually lasts about 30 seconds. What is the main idea?
Sometimes when you eat ice cream really fast you get a headache.
What type of figurative language does this sentence contain: The dust tickled my nose.
The first sentence in the introduction paragraph that is supposed to grab the reader's attention.
Hook
This technique presents the idea that you should believe or buy something because everyone else believes or wants it.
Bandwagon
In America, more people are eating fast food than ever before. The result of this is that many people are becoming overweight.
Cause and Effect
Soccer (also known as football in some countries) is a very popular sport across the world, with over 200 countries playing the sport. It is estimated that over 250 million people, both men and women, play soccer. The sport has been part of the Olympic games from 1900 to 1928 and then from 1938 to today.
Soccer is a popular worldwide sport.
What is a positive connotation of ugly? Monstrous or Unattractive
Unattractive
Topic, opinion (claim), two or more reasons
This technique tries to persuade you by using true information, numbers, or other logical arguments to buy or believe something.
Facts and Statistics
This type of text examines the similarities and differences between two or more things, ideas or concepts.
Compare and Contrast
Carson's older sister, Madison, is a very good student. She isn't satisfied to just get by in school. She is involved in extra activities at school, including the school's music program and the math club. She also always tries to answer the teachers questions in class.
Madison is a very good student.
Which word has a more NEGATIVE connotation? Trusting or Gullible?
What is missing from this body paragraph? Dogs are the best animals because they are often helpful. The U.S. military utilizes them in combat situations. According to Johnsen of marines.gov, there are "roughly 300 dogs in service at any given time." Their helpful abilities aren't the only things that make dogs the best animals.
Explain/Explanation
This technique tries to persuade you by getting you to associate positive feelings for something that is familiar to you with an unfamiliar product or idea by linking them together creatively.
Transfer
How to make white gravy: First you allow the butter to come to room temperature. After it is all nice and soft, place it in a warm skillet and slowly melt it on low to medium heat. Slowly add half a cup of flour, stirring after each addition of flour. Then slowly add a cup of milk, again stirring after each addition of milk.
Sequence
Supporting detail: You could go to college to become a doctor, lawyer, or computer scientist and much more. You could also go into the work force and start making money with a secure job.
1. You could also go into the work force. OR 2. There are many options after you graduate high school.
Main Idea: There are many options after you graduate high school.
Amy noticed the mysterious package on her doorstep. She picked it up and wondered who could have left it there. Her curiosity got the best of her. What point of view is this told in?
Third Person
What is the call to action in this paragraph?: Touchscreen technology, wireless charging, and a better camera are the best features on the new iPhone. These qualities all encourage customers to consider buying this phone because it is easier to use, more convenient, and more useful than other models. What are you waiting for? Upgrade to the new iPhone today.
Upgrade to the new iPhone today.
You see an ad that shows the latest model car that no one has yet. What type of advertising is being used?
Avant-Garde
What is the problem in this text?: "The Panda is an animal that is on the endangered list, and moving closer toward extinction each day. Scientists are currently working to spread the word about these gentle creatures in an attempt to save hundreds of panda bears."
The Panda is an animal that is on the endangered list, and moving closer toward extinction each day.
Seated on his throne, King Midas wore a golden crown. He had golden rings on each finger and he held a golden scepter. His vest was embroidered with golden thread and even his shoes had golden ornaments. He had a golden box filled with gold coins. He named his daughter Marigold. What is the main idea of this passage?
King Midas loves gold.
What is the author's perspective based on the paragraph? Bees are decreasing at a alarming rate. This is due to the amount of chemicals that people put on plants. Because of this, bees die when they pollinate. People need to stop doing this. Help the earth stop killing bees.
The author wants to save the bees.