vocab words
what is the definition of bias
what is when writers show their bias they describe something positively because they like it or negatively because they dont like it in stead of describing it fairly
what is the figurative language used in this sentence
The sky is as blue as a smurf.
simile
tells the reader what the main idea of the paragraph is
topic sentence
an alphabetical list of terms or words found in or relating to a specific subject, text, or dialect, with explanations; a brief dictionary.
what type of text feature is this
glossary
a person place of thing
noun
what is the definition of evidence
what is evidence is a statement of truth that confirms your ideas like statistics fact quotation from a source or other surpporting example
what figurative language is used in this sentence
the stars danced around in the sky
personfication
the place from where you recieved information like a text video graphic
source
a list of the chapters or sections given at the front of a book or periodical
what text feature is this
table of content
action word
verb
what is the definition of hook
what is a hook is an interesting statement about the topic made at the start of an essay in order to grab the authors attention
what figurative language used in this sentence
the shotgun went boom when i shot at the deer
onomatopoeia
this means something is appropriate connected to the related to the current topic
relevant
a simplified drawing showing the appearance, structure, or workings of something; a schematic representation.
what text feature is this
diagram
connecting word
conjunction
what is the definition of thesis
what is thesis is the foundation of your essay it is the central that the rest of the essay will develop with evidence and reasoning
what figurative language is used in this sentence
The dog's bed is a marshmallow, it looks so comfortable.
metaphor
can be objector action that represents something deeper than what it appears to be
symbol
a graphic representation of the passage of time as a line.
what text feature is this
timeline
describes a noun
adjective
what is the definition of imagery
what is imagery and sensory are the use of description that appeal to the readers senses in order to create vivid experiences through the text
what figurative language is used in this sentence
its raining cats and dogs
idiom
this means that your ideas are written clearly and are easily understood by others
clarity
an alphabetical list of names, subjects, etc., with references to the places where they occur, typically found at the end of a book
what text feature is this
index
used to show location, time, derection
preposition