Essay Structure
Where does the thesis statement go in an essay. Be specific about the paragraph and placement within the paragraph
The thesis statement is the last sentence of the introduction paragraph.
Define disputatious
(adj) inclined to argue or debate;provoking debate
Genre of literature that includes a dystopia
Science Fiction
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personification
Author of Touching Spirit Bear
Ben Mikaelson
What kind of essay has a counterclaim?
Argumentative Essay
define tactful
(adj.) skilled in handling difficult situations or people, polite
Part of speech that describes a verb
Adverb
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adolescent
What point of view was the poem "Momentum" by Catherine Doty written in
second person pov
Name the structure of a body paragraph for argumentative/explanatory starting with 1. Topic Sentence
1. Topic Sentence
2. Context
3. Evidence
4.Bridge/Warrant/Explanation
5. Concluding Sentence
Define Fledgling
(n)an inexperienced person, beginner, a young bird about to leave the nest;(adj) inexperienced, budding
1. Exposition
2. Rising Action
3. Climax
4. Falling Action
5. Resolution
foreshadowing
What was the name of the island Edwin lived on?
Drake
What must a personal narrative have? Provide at least 3 answers
1st person pov, short time period, theme, descriptive language, and dialogue
define interminable
(adj.) endless, so long as to seem endless
A literary technique where an author reveals a character’s traits through their actions, speech, thoughts, and appearance, rather than stating them outright.
indirect characterization
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Alliteration
Fill in these blanks in Mary Oliver's poem, "This World,"
I would like to write a poem about the world that has in it nothing ________________.
But it seems _____________.
Fancy, impossible
Explain the difference between an argumentative, explanatory, and narrative essay
1. Argumentative Essay- Argumentative writing is writing in which a writer makes a claim about a topic and then supports it with logic and evidence.
2. Explanatory essay- An Informative/Explanatory essay teaches or informs your reader about a subject. This type of essay can explain how something works, how to perform a task, the steps in a procedure, or why something is the way it is.
3. Narrative0 The purpose of a narrative essay is to tell a story—often based on a personal experience—that engages the reader and conveys a meaningful lesson, theme, or insight
Define oration
(n.) a public speech for a formal occasion
An imperative sentence is a sentence that gives a command, makes a request, issues an instruction, or offers a piece of advice.
Example:
Please, pass me the pen.
What is the subject of the sentence?
You
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onomatopoeia
Who is the author of "The Party"
Pam Munoz Ryan