Traits of Writing
What is the definition of the writing trait "word choice"?
Specific vocabulary the writer uses to convey meaning.
What is the definition for the trait of writing "ideas"?
The central message and details that support that message.
What is the part of speech of the word "I" in this sentence?
I love to play basketball with my friends.
Pronoun
What is the definition of the protagonist of a story?
The main character in a story (usually the "good" character).
What writing trait may I want to look at if my dialogue is formatted incorrectly, or if I forgot to add commas in some sentences?
conventions
What is the definition of the writing trait "presentation"?
The overall appearance of the work (a visually appealing text invites the reader to read it).
What is the definition for the trait of writing "organization"?
The internal structure of the piece--the thread of logic, the pattern of meaning
What part of speech is the word "FISH" in this sentence?
I feed my fish every morning before school.
Noun
What is a simile?
a comparison utilizing "like" or "as"
What writing trait may I need to improve upon if I forgot to add a topic sentence to my body paragraph?
Organization
What is the definition of the writing trait "sentence fluency"?
The way words and phrases flow through the piece.
What is the purpose of informative writing?
to teach the reader or inform the reader of something.
What part of speech is the word "SWIFTLY" in this sentence?
The man jumped swiftly off of the rock climbing wall
Adverb
What is the definition of the antagonist of a story?
The character or force that opposes the protagonist (the "bad" character).
What are all the stages of a plot diagram?
Beginning(exposition), rising action, climax, falling action, resolution.
What is the definition of the trait of writing "voice"?
Which type of writing is used to entertain an audience?
Narrative writing
What part of speech is the word "TEXT" in this sentence?
I text my best friend every day after school.
Verb
What are the differences between the first person and the third person point of view in a story?
First person-the narrator is a character in a story and uses personal pronouns (I, me)
Third person-the narrator is not a character and uses third-person pronouns (he, she)
What is the final sentence of our concluding paragraph called?
Our Call to Action!
What is the definition of the writing term "conventions"?
Mechanical correctness of the piece.
(Spelling, capitalization, punctuation, paragraphing, grammar, and usage)
What is the purpose of argumentative writing?
To persuade the audience of something
What is the part of speech of the word "ON" in this sentence?
I placed my pencil on my desk.
Preposition
What does the S.T.E.A.L acronym stand for?
Speech, Thoughts, Effect on others, Actions, and Looks = S.T.E.A.L
For what part of speech can we use the acronym F.A.N.B.O.Y.S?
Conjunction!
For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So