Vocab - Part 1
This figure of speech compares two unlike things using "like" or "as."
What is a simile?
"Her smile was as bright as the sun." This is an example of which literary device?
What is a simile?
"On the beach, there was a shipwreck." This sentence starts with...
Where/when phrases.
This transition word is used to indicate a contrast between two ideas.
What is "however" (or "nevertheless," "on the other hand")?
Tone helps to shape readers' perceptions and emotional responses. In this case, tone is conveying...
What is feeling or emotion.
A word that modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb, often ending in "-ly."
What is an adverb?
This word describes how one interprets or understands information based on their experiences.
What is "perception"?
"Have you ever thought about starting a sentence with a question?" This sentence begins with...
A question.
This transitional phrase signals that you are adding more information or examples to support your point.
What is "for example" (or "for instance," "such as")?
Humans respond to emotion / feeling. We can be pulled in or pushed away by an author's tone. In this way, tone is...
What is engaging?
This literary device makes a direct comparison between two unlike things, stating that one is the other.
What is a metaphor?
This term refers to a particular attitude or way of looking at something.
What is "perspective"?
"Frightened by the loud fireworks, the dog hid under the table." This sentence starts with...
'ed' words.
Used to show a sequence in your writing, this transition word suggests that something follows in time or order.
What is "first" (or "next," "then")?
Tone makes your arguments stronger and more impactful. In this way, tone...
What is persuades?
This term describes the writer's attitude toward the subject or audience, conveyed through word choice and style.
What is tone?
These words often indicate relationships in space or time, commonly used to connect nouns to other words in a sentence.
What are "prepositions"?
"Carefully, she tiptoed past the sleeping monster." This sentence begins with...
'ly' words.
This transition word is often used to summarize or conclude your ideas.
What is "in conclusion" (or "to sum up," "finally")?
"After the storm, the sun broke through the clouds, casting a warm glow over the drenched earth." This sentence conveys what kind of tone...
What is a hopeful tone? (uplifting, optimistic)
The emotional atmosphere that a piece of writing creates for the reader.
What is mood?
This term encompasses a comprehensive view of the world, shaped by cultural, social, and personal factors.
What is "worldview"?
"John read a book." This simple sentence starts with...
The subject.
This transition word implies a cause-and-effect relationship between two statements.
What is "therefore" (or "as a result," "consequently")?
"As she walked through the abandoned house, an unsettling chill crept up her spine, and shadows danced ominously in the corners." This sentence conveys what kind of tone...
What is a suspenseful tone? (chilling, gripping, riveting)