Informational Essays
The author's purpose for writing informational essays.
To inform
The author's purpose for writing argumentative essays.
To argue/prove a claim
"The ocean was as clear as a mirror" is an example of
Simile
Conflict
Words that have SIMILAR meanings
Synonyms
The first sentence of your essay that grabs the reader's attention.
Hook
The side/point you are arguing on the behalf of in an argumentative essay.
Claim
"The leaves danced in the wind" is an example of
Personification
The time and place of a story
Setting
Words that have OPPOSITE meanings
Antonyms
The first sentence in a BODY paragraph. It tells the read what that paragraph will be about.
Topic Sentence
What should you do at the BEGINNING of your conclusion paragraph?
Transition + Restate your Thesis
"The calm ocean was a mirror" is an example of
Metaphor
The lesson, message, or moral of a story
Theme
In an essay, what are examples, anecdotes, statistics, or facts that support your thesis/claim?
The central idea/main point of an informational essay; where the writer restates and answers the essay prompt.
Thesis Statement
The last body paragraph of an argumentative essay. It addresses the other side’s arguments, provides evidence to support the other side, and disproves the other side.
Counterclaim
When a word describes a sound and mimics the sound of the object or action it refers to when it is spoken
Onomatopoeia
What is the perspective from which a story is told called?
Point of View
What does it mean to translate from the original text into one's own words.
Paraphrase
The part of your introduction paragraph where you introduce the topic and texts you will be citing evidence from.
Intro Info
The last part of the counterclaim paragraph, where it is explained why the other side of the argument is incorrect.
Rebuttal
"Homework takes forever" is an example of
Hyperbole
The beginning part of a story's plot when the setting and characters are introduced
Exposition
What is the use of details from the five senses to appeal to the reader?
Sensory Details