A series of statements designed to persuade the reader to accept a claim or opinion.
What is an argument
100
Appeals that stir feelings such as happiness or anger in readers. Authors often use these types of appeals because they know our hearts can override our minds.
What are emotional appeals.
100
Hints or clues in the story in the story that certain events are going to happen later
What is foreshadowing
100
The time and place in which the story happens
What is the setting
100
The books are over (their, there, they're)
What is there
200
An opinion on a topic or an issue, which is often stated as a generalization, a broad statement that covers many situations. The whole idea of what the writer is saying.
What is a claim/opinion
200
Why the author is writing or what the author is trying to achieve.
What is the author's purpose.
200
The beginning part of the story where a few characters and the conflict is introduced
What is the basic situation/exposition
200
A scene that interrupts the story to introduce an event that took place in the past
What is a flashback
200
(Your, You're) going to the mall with them?
What is You're
300
Gives support to an idea. May include facts, statistics, examples, anecdotes, or quotations.
What is evidence/support
300
The writer's attitude.
What is tone.
300
A series of related events, designed to hook the reader and pull them forward.
What is plot
300
A struggle that takes place within a character's mind or heart
What is an internal conflict
300
The boys wanted (their, there, they're) turn on the swings
What is their
400
Appeals that include convincing reasons and evidence that appeal to a readers sense of logic.
What are logical appeals
400
Example: If you donate to the animal shelter, you not only help save puppies from a brutal death, but you place them in the loving arms of a new owner and savior.
What is an emotional appeal
400
The problems that come up during the story as the characters try to resolve, or deal with the conflict
What are complications
400
The very end of the story when all the loose ends are tied up.
What is the resolution
400
(Their, There, They're) going to the mall together.
What is They're
500
Who the piece is written for.
What is the audience
500
89% of pet owners say they are happy with the pets they adopted from the shelter.
What is evidence (statistic)
500
The most exciting part of the story-when the outcome of the conflict is determined.
What is the climax
500
A struggle that takes place between two characters, a character and a group, or a character and a force of nature.