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Figurative Langauge
Point of View
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
writing marks that help separate and clarify ideas.
What is punctuation?
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
The narrator knows the thoughts of one character.
What is third person limited?
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?