Argument Writing Definitions
A sentence that tells readers what your essay is about
Thesis/claim
Does Ms. Muench care about your personal opinion?
NO!
Biggest part of the story; builds suspense
Rising of Action
The life lesson; what the author is trying to teach you
Theme
Name the point of view from this movie clip.
1st person point of view
This is the first supporting idea of your essay - what the paragraph is going to be about
Topic sentence
What are the components of an argumentative essay?
Introduction Paragraph, Body Paragraph 1, Body Paragraph 2, Body Paragraph 3, Conclusion
The OMG moment; the problem is solved
Climax
The attitude or point of view the narrator/author has towards the story
Tone
Name three types of conflicts.
Man vs. Man
Man vs. Self
Man vs. Nature
Man vs. Animal
Man vs. Supernatural
Summarizes your paper and restates your thesis/claim
What are the three components of an introduction paragraph?
Hook, background information, thesis/claim
The tension decreases; all unanswered questions are answered.
Falling of Action
Something that represents something else
Symbolism
What type of conflict is shown in this movie clip?
What is TER?
Topic sentence, evidence, reasoning
Name at least two examples of a hook
Question, quote, statistic/fact, anecdote
Define plot.
The sequence of events that happens in a story.
This point of view is all-knowing, layered and complex
3rd person point of view omniscient
What is the theme of The Tell-Tale Heart?
Guilt is a strong feeling, and you need to own up to your mistakes.
Define reasoning.
Explains your evidence and shows why it is important
What two things are incorrect about this citation?
In the article MuenchELA, Ms. Muench stated, "i don't care about students' personal opinion." (12).
The "I" needs to be capitalized and there should not be a period inside the quotation marks.
What are the six components of the elements of the short story pyramid?
Introduction/Exposition
Conflict
Rising of Action
Climax
Falling of Action
Resolution/Conclusion
Name the two types of characterization and define them.
Direct - readers are directly told about the character's appearance and/or personality
indirect - readers have to make an inference based on the characters personality and behavior
Who is Ms. Muench's favorite singer?
Taylor Swift