Literary Elements
Where and/or when a story takes place.
Setting
Boom
Buzz
Sizzle
POW!
Hairs along the back or neck of an animal that get raised when it's frightened or angry, or raised as a person's response to getting angry or annoyed.
hackles
Your opinion about a topic.
Claim
A source that is new or recently updated
Current
The perspective from which a story is written
(1st Person, 3rd Person, etc.)
Point of View
She was as hungry as a horse.
Simile
To strengthen or support something from below
Your claim about a topic plus your reasons that you want to prove to others.
Thesis statement
When the author has credentials or expertise about a topic
Authority
The lesson, or moral, of the story.
Theme
He became a raging bull when they talked about his mama.
Metaphor
wistful
The perspective of the opposing side of your argument.
Counterclaim or counterargument
The author's intention for writing a piece of text.
Purpose
The leading, or main, character in a text.
Protagonist
I had my hand up, but the teacher took forever to notice me.
Hyperbole
Worthy of respect due to age, wisdom, and/or experience
venerable
Your response to the counterclaim proving how you are correct and the other side is wrong. Also known as your "comeback".
Rebuttal
Information is supported by evidence or can be verified
Accuracy
List 5 literary genres.
Answers could include: historical fiction, realistic fiction, fantasy, science fiction (or sci-fi), mystery, horror, suspense, adventure, folklore, mythology, fable, fiction, nonfiction, etc.
The old car coughed and grumbled when my dad turned the key in the ignition.
Personification
To interest someone, or to trick or deceive them.
What are three strategies you can try to hook your readers in your introduction?
A famous or inspirational quote, an interesting fact, a controversial statement, an anecdote, a little joke
The text contains information about your topic and stays on topic.
Relevance