Punctuation
This is a form of punctuation that helps to separate words and phrases.
What is a comma?
This is a comparison of two things using 'like' or 'as'.
What is a simile?
In essay writing, this signals to the audience that you are completing a paragraph.
What is a concluding statement?
There are this many types of verbals.
What is three?
This is a lesson, message, or universal idea that is expressed through a literary work of art.
What is theme?
This type of voice is the kind we want to avoid when we are writing.
What is passive voice?
This is a comparison of two things NOT using 'like or 'as.'
What is a metaphor?
When writing an argument paper, this addresses and then refutes the opposing argument.
What is a counterclaim?
This type of verbal is a noun that adds -ing to the end of a verb.
What is a gerund?
This is an idea or conclusion drawn from facts.
What is an inference?
This is a form of punctuation that creates a pause or shows omission.
What is an ellipsis?
This is a play on words that creates a humorous effect.
What is a pun?
This kind of writing involves dialogue.
What is narrative writing?
This type of verbal is formed from a verb and used as an adjective.
What is a participle?
In literature, this is also known as reading between the lines.
What is an inference?
This is a form of punctuation that separates groups of words and indicates a pause.
What is a dash?
This occurs when a person says one thing but means another.
What is verbal irony?
This kind of writing presents multiple viewpoints or both sides of an argument.
What is argument writing?
Do verbals ever function as verbs in a sentence?
Yes.
This is the most essential idea in a text.
What is the central idea?
The dash is also called this.
What is the em-dash?
This is a figure of speech that has become a common saying.
What is an idiom?
Which kind of voice do we want to use when we write?
What is active voice?
This is a type of verbal that is formed when the word "to" is placed in front of the verb.
What is an infinitive?
Name any example of a complete theme.
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