Two Degrees
Argumentative Writing
Poetry Terms
Plot
ELA Terms
100

Which character in the novel "Two Degrees" is stuck in a wild fire?

Akira

100

What is a claim

the argument you are writing

100

This is an extreme exaggeration

hyperbole

100

This is the initial conflict

Rising Action

100

A one sentence summary

central idea

200

What character in the novel, "Two Degrees" goes out to pet a bear cub?

Who is Owen

200

What is a counterclaim

The opposite of your argument

200

This is when you give human like traits to a nonhuman object

personification

200

This includes characters and setting

exposition

200

An educated guess

inference

300

What character in, "Two Degrees" decided to swim in the pool?

Dodger

300

What is a thesis statement?

The reasons you are writing about in your essay

300

This is a comparison using like or as

simile

300

This is the main point of the action or turning point

Climax

300

the attitude of the characters or author

tone

400

Who is Churro

a dog

400

What is a counterclaim transitional phrase you can use?

Some might argue

400

This is a comparison of two things 

metaphor

400

This is the end of the conflict

Falling Action

400

The literal meaning of a word

Dennotation

500

What city are George and Owen in?

Churchill Manitoba

500

What is a transition word that you could use for your conclusion?

In conclusion,

500

This is a word that makes a sound

Onomatopeia

500

This is the end of the story with a life lesson learned

Resolution

500

What are the three reasons an author writes (author's purpose)?

persuade, entertain, inform