Informative Writing
Argument Writing
Narrative Writing
Elements of Lit.
Grammar
100

What is the purpose of informational/explanatory writing?

To inform or explain a topic ;)

100

What is the purpose of argumentative writing?

To convince your audience. 

100

Define theme. 

The message or universal idea. 

100

What is the time, place and period in which the action takes place.

What is setting

100

Words that would normally be verbs, but because of their form and function in the sentence, they are not doing the verbs job.

What are verbals

200

What are the parts of an informational/explanatory essay?

Introduction (hook/background information/thesis)

Body Paragraphs (support and connect to thesis)

Conclusion (rephrase main idea, summarize body paragraphs, so what)

200

What are the main parts of an argument essay?

Introduction (hook/background information/claim)

Body paragraphs (evidence for the claim, counter argument, response to counter argument)

Conclusion (restate claim, summarize points, so what, call to action)

200

Define conflict as it relates to plot. 

Problem of the story

•Man VS Man

•Man VS Nature

•Man VS Society

•Man VS Himself

•Man VS Technology

200

Does not change in the course of the story

What is a static character.

200

A word ending with “-ing”

Looks like a verb but functions as a noun in the sentence. Can be replaced with, "it."

What are gerunds

300

How do you develop your body paragraphs?

Break your main topic into 3-4 parts and discuss one in each paragraph.

300

How do you develop body paragraphs for an argumentative essay?

Create a list of 3-4 pieces of evidence to support your claim. Use rhetorical devices (ethos, pathos, logos)

300

What is a dynamic character?

Character that changes throughout the story. 

300

Convincing, true to life and have many character traits.

What is a round character

300

A word ending with “-ing” if it is PRESENT TENSE or 

“-ed” if it is PAST TENSE

Looks like a verb but functions as an adjective in the sentence. Can be removed from the sentence.

What are participles

400

Three methods of informing or explaining. 

compare/contrast, cause/effect, definition/example

400

Define ethos, pathos, and logos. 

Ethos - credibility

Pathos - emotional appeal

Logos - logical appeal (statistics/charts)

400

  The five elements of plot:

1. Exposition

2. Rising action

3. Climax (conflict is resolved)

4. Falling action

5. Resolution

400

The main character in a literary work.

What is protagonist

400

A verb with “to” in front of it. It can be used as nouns, adjectives, or adverbs

What are infinitives

500

 The conclusion should include:

•Rephrase your central idea and main points.

•Summarize your main points.

•Answer the “So what?” question.

500

The conclusion should include:

•Rephrase your claim.

•Summarize your main points.

•Answer the “So what?” question.

•Call to action.

500

5 steps of the writing process

1.Prewrite – brainstorm some topics

2.Draft

3.Revise

4.Edit

5. Publish

500

 Represents an idea, quality, or concept larger than itself.

What is symbolism

500

What are the 5 verb moods?

1. Indicative

2. Imperative

3. Subjunctive

4. Conditional

5. Interrogative

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