Essay Writing
The main point of an essay.
Thesis
the main character in a story (the good guy):
protagonist
The most basic part of something (fun)
fundamental
devise or invent (con)
concoct
When there is no other example of something like this happening. (unp)
unprecedented
Fly like a bird is a ___________
Simile
To quote or use someone else’s work as evidence:
Cite
The way a story is told
Point Of View
A young student (pu)
pupil
inequality or difference in some respect (sk)
skeptical
many and different
diverse
What type of literary term/figurative language is "it's a million degrees in here!"
hyperbole
Antonym of introduction
conclusion
A comparison without using like or as
metaphor
Very poor
poverty
one who says negative things about someone or something else (d)
detractor
When all are welcome (i)
inclusive
Disproving the counterargument is called the ______
rebuttal
This "A" word means to study something for deep understanding.
Analyze
an idea we see over and over (love and family are very common)
theme
Very rich
affluent
Something that many people believe to be true, but is not;
myth
a representation by picture or portraiture acting the part of a character on stage;
portrayal
Bend over backwards is what type of literary term/figurative language?
idiom
This "i" word means a guess based on evidence.
Inference
When we learn about the characters, the setting, and other details (usually in the beginning of the story) this is called
Exposition
To make a problem worse
excacerbate
one who says negative things about someone or something else
detractor
so surprisingly impressive as to stun or overwhelm
staggering
By the end of Harry Potter, we know that this person is his primary antagonist.