Sadlier Words
41-50
41-50
This word means full of life or energy, often used to describe a lively cartoon character.
What is "animated"?
This part of an argumentative essay states the writer’s position on the topic.
What is the "claim"?
A sentence that includes two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction or semicolon is called this.
What is a "compound sentence"?
This organizational structure is used in informational writing to explain the relationship between events and their outcomes.
What is "cause and effect"?
This type of noun or noun phrase renames or provides more information about another noun in a sentence.
What is an "appositive"?
A voter or member represented by an elected official is known as this.
What is "constituent"?
These are facts, statistics, or quotes used to support the writer's claim.
What is "evidence"?
This type of sentence includes one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.
What is a "complex sentence"?
In an informational essay, this part summarizes the key ideas and reinforces the significance of the topic, often leaving the reader with a lasting impression.
What is the "conclusion"?
An appositive can be set off by these punctuation marks when it provides nonessential information.
What are "commas"?
Meaning "completely" or "thoroughly," this word can also be paired with "shame" to describe total embarrassment.
What is "downright"?
This addresses the opposing side's argument and explains why it is flawed or less valid.
What is the "counterclaim" (or "rebuttal")?
A sentence that combines two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause is called this.
What is a "compound-complex sentence"?
This technique in informational writing provides a clear, specific example to help clarify a point or concept.
What is "illustration"?
This term refers to a brief retelling of the main points or ideas in a text, without including personal opinions.
What is "summarization"?
To prod or push someone into action, much like a shepherd does with cattle.
What is "goad"?
This type of reasoning connects evidence to the claim and explains why the evidence supports the argument.
What is "warrant" (or "reasoning")?
This punctuation mark is required before a coordinating conjunction when joining two independent clauses in a compound sentence.
What is a "comma"?
This writing technique involves explaining how two or more ideas, events, or concepts are similar or different, often organized by similarities first and differences later.
What is "compare and contrast"?
This part of a story refers to the central message or lesson learned, often revealed at the end.
What is "theme"?
A collection of different or various items, often used to describe a mix of objects.
What is "miscellaneous"?
This fallacy happens when a conclusion is drawn from insufficient or biased evidence, often jumping to conclusions too quickly.
What is "hasty generalization"?
In a complex sentence, the dependent clause often begins with one of these types of words, such as "although," "because," or "while."
What is a "subordinating conjunction"?
This type of sentence in an informational paragraph introduces the main idea and guides the reader through the content.
What is the "topic sentence"?
This writing strategy connects ideas and information between sentences or paragraphs, making the writing flow more smoothly.
What is/are transition words?