Grammar
What is the definition of an infinitive?
a verb form or construction that plays a different role in a sentence
What are the 5 key elements of fiction?
Plot,setting,characters,theme,and point of view
What are the 8 major parts of an argumentative essay?
Thesis statement,introduction,body paragraphs,evidence,counter argument,rebuttal,and conclusion
What is the definition of informational text?
A text made to educate/inform the reader about a specific topic
what is a form of verb that acts like a noun?
gerunds
What are the fictional notice and note signposts (5 total)
Contrast Contradiction,aha moments,tough questions,words of the wiser,again and again,and memory moments
first or third
What are some common elements we can see in fiction and nonfiction stories?
Notice and note signposts
What is a person,place,thing,or clause that is represented by a pronoun?
antecedent
Science fiction,realistic fiction,mystery,historical fiction,thriller,young adult,romance,horror,and fantasy
What is the definition of a thesis statement?
a short sentence describing the authors point of view on their topic
What are the 5 text structures?
description,cause and effect,compare contrast,problem and solution,and sequence
What are the two things you must have in a sentence?
a subject and a predicate
What word is this definition defining; "The creation and construction of a fictional character"
Characterization
Evidence
What are the 7 relatively unknown types of authors purpose? (excluding persuade,inform,and entertain[and an inappropriate type])
instruct,educate,startle,sadden,enlighten,punish,and console
What is the definition of grammar?
the whole system and structure of a language
what do we call the outline of a series of events that unfolds over every fictional characters journey(climax,exposition,ext.)
a plot line/plot structure
What are the 2 types of arguments in writing?
deductive and indiductive
What are the 4 main types of informational text?
literary nonfiction,expository writing,argumentative writing and procedural writing