Revising
Words like "however," "furthermore," or "in conclusion" are called ____________ words
Transition
Every sentence must begin with one of these, and proper nouns like names or places must also use them.
A capital Letter
The beginning part of a story where the characters, setting, and basic situation are introduced.
exposition
A genre that features futuristic technology, space travel, or scientific advancements.
Science Fiction
A word that means the opposite of another word (for example: hot and cold).
Antonym
To make your writing more vivid and interesting, replacing weak verbs like "walked" with vivid action verbs like "sprinted" or "stumbled" improves this writing element.
Word Choice
Correct the error in this sentence: "The students was excited for field day."
change "was" to "were"
The turning point or highest moment of intensity and excitement in a story.
climax
Literature based on real people, real facts, and real events.
Non- Fiction
A figure of speech that compares two things using the words "like" or "as."
Simile
This sentence usually appears at the beginning of an essay's body paragraph and tells the main idea of that paragraph.
Topic Sentence
This type of punctuation mark is used to show direct speech or quote text from a source.
What are quotation marks
A struggle between two opposing forces, which can be internal or external.
conflict
Traditional stories passed down by word of mouth, which often include myths, legends, or fairy tales.
Folktales
Giving human traits, actions, or characteristics to non-human things or inanimate objects.
Personification
If a sentence does not stay on topic or fit with the central idea of a paragraph, you should do this to it during revision.
Remove/Delete
Identify and fix the run-on sentence error: I love reading books I go to the library every Friday.
Add a period OR add a comma and conjunction
The sequence of events that builds tension leading up to the climax of the story.
Rising Action
A genre of fiction set in the past that includes real historical events, settings, or figures alongside fictional characters.
Historical Fiction
Words around an unfamiliar word in a sentence or paragraph that help you figure out its meaning.
Context Clues
The primary difference between revising and editing is that revising focuses on big-picture changes like structure and ideas, while editing focuses on these mechanics.
Spelling, Grammar, Punctuation
Correct the apostrophe error in this phrase: The three dog's leashes were tangled.
moving the apostrophe after the 's' (dogs')
The part of the plot diagram where loose ends are tied up and the story comes to a conclusion.
Resolution
A story written specifically to be performed by actors on a stage with dialogue and stage directions.
Drama
An extreme exaggeration used to emphasize a point or make a dramatic statement, such as "I've told you a million times!"
Hyperbole