Explanatory
Argumentative
RACE
Narrative
Writing Techniques
100

Writing that explains how or why something works or happens is called __________ ________

explanatory writing

100

The author's opinion in an argumentative writing is called the _______

claim

100

What writing strategy should you use on argumentative or explanatory essays?

RACE

100
What is another word for narrative?

Story

100

The most important point the author makes in the text is called the ____ ______

main idea

200

You should have how many body paragraphs?

200

Something that goes against the author's claim is called the _____ _________

counter argument

200

What does RACE stand for? 

Restate

Answer

Cite 

Explain

200

The time period and location in a story are called the ______

setting

200

The reason the author wrote the text is called the _______ _______

author's purpose

300

The author's purpose in explanatory writing is to ______

inform or explain

300

The purpose of argumentative writing is to _____

persuade or convince

300

The author states "She grew very impatient waiting for his arrival" is an example of which RACE step?

Cite

300

What are the three points of view?

1st person

2nd person

3rd person

300

The main message or lesson in a story is called the _______

 theme

400

The main statement in explanatory writing is called the __________ 

thesis

400

Your introduction should start with a ____

hook

400

It is apparent that he did not want to go to the store with her because ... - is an example of which RACE step?

Explain

400

After the climax of your story you should have the ______

falling action

400

A guess based on clues from the text is called an __________

inference

500

How many sentences of explanation should you have when using RACE?

2-3 sentences

500

The conclusion of your essay should ________

restate the claim
500

Restate the question for "Why did the character leave the city?"

The character left the city because

500

The exposition of your story should introduce what three things?

characters, setting, plot

500

Words that help readers picture something using their senses are called _______ 

imagery

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