Persuasive Writing
The three parts of a persuasive/argumentative essay.
What is introduction, body, conclusion?
The term meaning to put ideas in one's own words.
What is paraphrase?
The element of a story that details the time, place and conditions in which a story takes place.
What is the setting?
The twin brother and sister in the play.
A sound device where a consonant sound is repeated at the start of consecutive words.
What is alliteration?
The method used to develop a body paragraph.
What is PEE - Point, Evidence, Explanation?
What are transitional words?
The leading character of a story.
The name given to the part of the plot that gives details of the characters and setting.
What is the exposition?
The difference in the reaction of the women and the children to the impending storm in the poem "An African Thunderstorm".
What is the children were screaming and delighted while the women were silent and serious/urgent?
A persuasive technique that makes something appear better or worse than it is.
What is exaggeration?
Something that is omitted when writing a summary.
What is lists, repetition, examples, specific facts, illustrations, statistics, extended explanations, contrasts/comparisons?
This narrative technique creates a feeling of anticipation for the reader.
What is suspense?
The reason why Malvolio believes Olivia is in love with him.
What is forged love letters to Malvolio from Olivia by Maria, Sir Toby and Sir Andrew?
The persona of "Once Upon a Time".
Who is a parent speaking to his/her son?
A statement giving the claim and main points of the persuasive/argumentative piece.
What is the thesis?
Two types of information to be included in a summary.
What is main ideas and supporting/relevant details?
A good writing will need to know the rules of story writing before doing this.
What is breaking the rules?
Feste calls Olivia a fool for this reason.
What is the economy of language?
A type of letter considered to be argumentative writing.
What is letter to the editor?
While it is permitted for the other forms of writing covered, this is never included in a summary.
What is your opinion?
It is important for a good writer to do this instead of telling the reader what is happening.
What is show?
The audience's knowledge of Sebastian being alive before Viola is known as this.
What is dramatic irony?
The poet of "West Indies, U.S.A".
Who is Stewart Brown?