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Figurative Langauge
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Argumentative Writing
Grammar
Writing
100

make comparisons using a linking word such as like, as, or than (he is as cold as ice).

What is simile?

100

The point of view in writing where the narrator refers to himself/herself as "I."

What is first person point of view?

100
The writer's position on an issue.
What is a claim?
100

 Adjectives, or paired adjectives, where two or more adjectives that precede and describe the same noun and are equal in their application to the noun.

What is coordinate adjectives?

100
The way in which a piece of writing is structured. Each sentence, paragraph, or chapter fits into the overall structure of a text and contributes to the development of ideas.
What is organization?
200

The use of words that sound like what they mean. (Buzz)

What is onomatopoeia?

200
story told using you or your.
What is second person?
200
The reasons given to support a writer's claim.
What is evidence?
200

Fanboys (For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So)

What is a coordinating conjunction?

200
A word, phrase, or clause that links one idea to the next. Writing should not jump from one idea to the next without transitions that guide the reader to the next idea. Examples include words such as “another,” “for example,” “also,” and ”because.”
What is a transition word?
300
A Huge exaggeration. ("Dad is the funniest guy on the planet!")
What is hyperbole?
300
Narration using he, him, she, her, they, their, them.
What is third person?
300
A debatable problem of an argument.
What is the issue?
300

A word, phrase, or clause that is improperly separated from the word it modifies/describes. For example: (I found a gold woman's necklace on the sidewalk.)

What is a misplaced modifier?

300
The process of editing and rewriting a piece of writing.
What is revision?
400
makes comparisons without using like or as. (Her eyes were like shining stars).
What is metaphor?
400

The narrator knows the thoughts of every character.

What is third person omniscient?

400

The opposite side of the claim.

What is counterclaim?

400

Joins a subordinate clause and main clause. (although, after, because, even though)

What is a subordinating conjunction?

400
Writing to inform the reader of something.
What is informative writing?
500

The use of sound same to start several words in a row. ("Peter Piper Picked a Peck of Pickled Peppers")

What is alliteration?

500

re- means what?

What is again?
500

Strategy used to start an argumentative essay.

What is Hook, Bridge, Thesis?

500

A phrase or clause that is not clearly and logically related to the word or words it modifies. For example ( Fixed last night, Abby could use her car.)

What is a dangling modifier?

500
The end of a piece of writing.
What is a conclusion?