Comprehension
What type of writing do you draw references from?
Analytical and descriptive
Language that appeals to the senses to create vivid mental pictures
Explains or presents information objectively (common in scientific writing)
What is an expository essay?
a word that describes or defines a noun or noun phrase.
what is an adjective?
A 14-line poem, often with iambic pentameter and specific rhyme schemes.
what is a sonnet?
"I" is uses in this type of point of view
First
A comparison using "like" or "as" (example: “like a cloud of fire”).
what is a Simile?
Argues a viewpoint and typically uses third person to maintain a formal and objective tone.
What is a persuasive essay?
A word that modifies a verb, an adjective, and another
what is an adverb?
Recognize patterns like aabb, abab, abcb, etc
what is rhyme scheme?
Internal struggle
What is "character versus self"
a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable.
What is a metaphor?
Highlights reasons and outcomes, often signaled by words like "because."
What is cause and effect?
a word that functions like a noun and which is used to stand in for a noun that has previously been established.
What is a pronoun?
Introduces the setting and characters
What is the exposition?
A challenge from natural forces
What is "character versus nature"?
Objects or actions representing larger ideas
what is symbolism?
What do you use to support your claims in writing?
what are evidence, examples, and credible sources?
the part of a sentence that indicates what it is about.
What is the subject?
Builds the main conflict
What is the rising action?
Interpersonal conflict between two people
What is Character versus character?
A fundamental element of storytelling, as it allows readers to understand and relate to the characters in a narrative
what is characterization?
Define constructive criticism?
feedback that aims to help someone improve by offering specific, actionable suggestions in a positive and supportive manner
one of a small set of words (in English, the, a, and an) which limit the application of nouns
What is an article?
The turning point or peak of action.
What is the climax?