Thesis Statements
What is a thesis statement?
A sentence that states the main argument or point of an essay
This term refers to an extreme exaggeration, like "I'm so hungry I could eat a horse."
Hyperbole
The main idea of a passage is called this.
Theme or Central Theme
This playwright wrote Romeo and Juliet.
William Shakespeare
The first paragraph of an essay is called this.
Introduction
True or False: A thesis should be a question.
False: A thesis is a statement, not a question.
This is when an author hints at future events in a story.
Foreshadowing
Making an educated guess based on textual evidence is known as this.
Inference
Harper Lee wrote this iconic novel that is now banned in many states
To Kill A Mockingbird
A strong thesis statement should be this. (Give 2 answers)
Example answers: Clear, specific, arguable
Which of the following is the strongest thesis statement?
A: Rosemount High School is the best school.
B: Rosemount High School is the best school because of their students, staff, and Irish Pride.
C. I think that Rosemount High School is the best school. Do you?
B.
"The trees whispered in the wind" is an example of this literary device.
Personification
The perspective from which a story is told.
Point of View
A character at first known as "Jay Gatz" struggles with the idea of the American Dream. This book is also known for its glitz and glamour party scenes
The Great Gatsby
A technique used to grab the reader's attention at the beginning of an essay.
A hook
Rewrite this thesis into a strong statement:
"Many people like pizza"
Students response
Comparing two unlike things without using "like" or "as" is known as this.
Metaphor
The part of the story where the conflict reaches its highest intensity before being resolved.
Climax of the story
Lorraine Hansberry wrote this play
A Raisin in the Sun
The process of checking and improving a first draft before submitting a final version
Revision
Where does the thesis statement go in your introduction?
At the end. ALWAYS.
This type of irony occurs when the audience knows something that the characters do not.
Dramatic Irony
When a character struggles with an outside force like nature or society, this is the type of conflict.
Conflict or external conflict
This dystopian novel by Ray Bradbury explores a future where books are outlawed and "firemen" burn them.
Fahrenheit 451
The type of writing that aims to convince the reader of a particular viewpoint.
Persuasive Writing