A comparison using like or as. For example:"She is as crazy as a monkey."
What is simile?
100
Pronouns that act as the subject of a sentence. For example: I,we,he,she,and they.
What is subjective/nominative pronouns?
100
A sentence that expresses the main idea of the paragraph in which it occurs.
What is Topic sentence?
100
States an idea and uses a period(.).
What is Declarative?
100
The series of events that form a story in a specific order.
What is Plot?
200
A direct comparison that states one thing is another. It isn't meant to be literal, but descriptive. Does not include "like" or "as." For example: "He is an animal on the soccer field."
What is metaphor?
200
Pronouns that act as the object of a sentence. For example: Me, us, him, her, and them.
What is objective pronoun?
200
The opening of an essay or speech which typically identifies the topic, arouses interest, and prepares the audience for the development of the thesis.
What is Introduction?
200
Asks a direct question(?).
What is Interrogative?
200
The lesson or message in a story.
What is Theme?
300
The use of words whose sound echos their meaning. For example:"buzz", "whack", "boom."
What is onomatopoeia?
300
Pronouns that show ownership. For example: mine,his,hers,ours,and theirs.
What is Possessive Pronouns?
300
To sum up everything you have written. It should restate the main idea of your essay or your thesis statement.
What is Conclusion?
300
Gives a command and usually ends in a period(.).
What is Imperative?
300
The authors intention for his/her piece. All passages have a meaning, whether it is to persuade, entertain, inform, or explain.
What is Authors Purpose?
400
A description of an object, an animal, or an idea as if it were human or had human qualities and reactions.
What is personification?
400
Pronouns that represent an object that may have already been identified or does not need explicit identification.
What is indefinite pronouns?
400
The statement that states the main idea of a writing assignment and helps control the ideas within the paper.
What is Thesis Statement?
400
Shows strong feeling.
What is Exclamatory?
400
Is a category of passages, such as fiction and nonfiction. Each has a particular style, form, and content.
What is Genre?
500
The use of creative comparisons to describe familiar things in new ways.
What is Figurative Language?
500
Follows a verb or preposition and refers to a preceding noun or pronoun.
What is Reflexive Pronoun?
500
Contains a topic sentence that tells readers what the paragraph is going to be about, supporting sentences that discuss the idea or ideas in the topic sentence.
What is Body Paragraphs?
500
The person,place, thing, or idea that is doing or being said.
What is Subject?
500
A variety of mediums. Writing does not include pen-to-paper or a typed essay. Other ways of enhancing writing can include mediums such as art, presentations, photographs, charts, videos, and more.