Narrative Writing
The feeling or atmosphere that the writer creates for the reader.
What is Mood?
This is the part of informational writing where the author restates the main points and reinforces the thesis, leaving a lasting impression on the reader.
What is the Conclusion?
Used to support and strengthen the writer's arguments or claims.
Evidence
The reason an author writes a piece, whether to inform, entertain, persuade, or express feelings.
What is Purpose in writing?
"Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body."
What is an example of an analogy?
The author's attitude or feelings towards the subject and audience.
What is Tone?
This part of an essay or article grabs the reader's attention, provides background information on the topic, and ends with a clear thesis statement.
What is the Introduction?
This is the main idea or argument that the author presents and supports throughout an argumentative writing piece.
What is the Claim?
This term refers to the underlying message or lesson that the author wants readers to take away from the story.
What is the Theme?
"Her smile was as bright as the sun."
What is an example of a Simile?
This is something that has happened in a character's past prior to the story beginning.
What is a backstory?
This is the main idea that the author presents and supports throughout an informational writing piece.
What is the Thesis Statement?
This part of argumentative writing presents the opposing viewpoint.
What is the counterclaim?
The use of symbols to represent ideas, concepts, or qualities, often conveying deeper meanings or layers of interpretation beyond their literal definitions.
What is symbolism?
"Time is a thief."
What is an example of a metaphor?
This is the perspective from which the story is told, whether from the viewpoint of a character within the story or from an outside narrator.
What is Point of View?
These are facts, statistics, quotations, or examples that support and strengthen the main points of an informational writing piece.
What are Supporting Details or Evidence?
This part of the argument explains why the counterclaim is invalid or less convincing.
What is the Rebuttal?
This is a reference to a well-known person, place, event, literary work, or other cultural element within a piece of writing.
What is an Allusion?
"The wind whispered through the trees."
What is an example of personification?
This narrative element sets the time and place in which the story occurs, helping to establish the story's atmosphere and mood.
What is the Setting?
Expressing or stating something in a clear and brief manner, without unnecessary words or details.
What is concise?
This is what your argument is about.
What is the topic?
"If I were a bird, I would fly to the highest mountain."
What mood is this an example of?
What is an example of Subjunctive Mood?
"Stan stood still once he stopped."
What is an example of an Alliteration?