Roots
Which root means voice?
phon
a comparison using like or as
simile
a phrase or clause that is not clearly related to the words it describes
dangling modifier
Ben loves baseball.
simple
what is the difference between a claim and statement?
claim is arguable
Which root means to watch?
scope
a comparison not using like or as
metaphor
when a noun or word is followed by another noun or phrase that renames or identifies it
appositives
Ben loves baseball and he plays the position of pitcher.
compound
definition of justification
your reasoning connecting the evidence to the claim and premise
Which root means heat?
therm
a saying that has a figurative meaning not a literal one
idiom
a phrase that does not have subject-verb agreement
phrase
After twenty years of playing, Ben decided to take break from baseball, and he began coaching Little League.
compound complex
A claim must be what three things
-arguable, logical, backed with evidence
Word including the root: pro
proceed
a reference to another literary work, historical event, or famous person meant to create a comparison
allusion
Sloane gave me a book.
direct object
After playing travel baseball for years, Ben was nervous for Freshman baseball tryouts.
complex
What is included in a Body paragraph
premise, intro to evidence, evidence, justification
Word including the root: chron
chronological
the repetition of vowel sounds
assonance
Perri gave me a book.
indirect object
write a compound complex sentence
varies
Write a claim and premise to the essential question: How does the brothers' relationship change over the course of the story, "The Scarlet Ibis"?
varies