Essay Structure
Another name for getting the reader interested in the essay with a hook.
EX. Have you ever wondered how your favorite song can change your mood in an instant?
Attention Grabber
Page at the end of an essay that has an alphabetical list of sources.
Works Cited
The cat stretched out, enjoying the warm sun on (its/it's) fur.
its
The position from which an individual or group of people see and respond to; how they see the world around them.
Perspective
The following are examples of what?
- Simile
- Allusion
- Metaphor
Figurative language
Showing signs of the author's own opinion on a topic in an essay.
EX. Clearly, technology is the only way to achieve success in education today; traditional methods are outdated in my opinion.
Bias
A citation without quotes and written in the author's own words.
EX. Many schools are prepared to use AI in the classroom (West).
Paraphrase
The school has (less/fewer) students this year compared to last year.
fewer
A comparison of two different things to highlight their differences.
EX. "History is a nightmare from which I am trying to awake."
~ James Joyce
Analogy
The book is neither exciting (or/nor) well-written, which is disappointing.
nor
Compare/contrast, problem/solution, cause/effect, strength of argument
These are all types of...
Patterns of Organization/Essay Styles
A citation with quotes directly from a source.
EX. "Schools like Peninsula School District in Washington had already been working to integrate AI into their curricula, so when ChatGPT arrived, they were prepared," (West).
Direct Quote
The teacher, (who/whom) the students admired greatly, always encouraged them to pursue their dreams.
whom
Builds credibility and trust.
EX. Using quotes from professionals or a publishing in your writing.
Ethos
Changing the way a sentence is written in order to create a more interesting essay.
EX. The sun is bright. My skin is warm. --> Because the sun is bright, my skin feels warm.
Varied Sentence Structure
In the ____, you must include:
1. Hook
2. Background info/review main points
3. Thesis statement
Introduction Structure
Diary, government documents, photographs, and artifact are types of ___ sources.
Primary Sources
We decided to hike (further/farther) into the woods to see what we could find by the river.
farther
A short amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person.
Anecdote
A logical process where conclusions are made from general principles or premises.
EX. Thanksgiving is always in November; since it is November, Thanksgiving must be coming up.
Deductive reasoning
In the ___, you must include:
1. Restate thesis
2. Summarize key points
3. Call to action/closing thought
Conclusion Structure
A source is ____ when it is up to date, legit, and unbiased.
Reliable Source
The president's speech had a profound (effect/affect) on the audience, inspiring many to take action.
effect
A logical method where specific observations or examples are used to make generalizations or predictions.
EX. I will see fireflies in my backyard this summer.
Inductive reasoning
_____ is when the writer explains how the evidence supports the thesis.
EX. By using AI in schools, the performance of students is greatly impacted.
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