Parts of an Essay
A short statement, usually one sentence, that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay, research paper
What is a thesis?
A distinguishing quality or characteristic, typically one belonging to a person.
What is a character trait?
The reason a person writes.
What is author's purpose?
The number of text evidence should you use to prove your claim.
What is two?
Every sentence ends with this.
What is punctuation?
Say it again- try, try, try
What is repetition? (Connor Jackson)
The writing is organized by dates or times.
What is chronological order?
Your chance to have the last word on the subject.
What is a conclusion?
Non-literal wording that adds creativity or rhetorical meaning to your writing
What is figurative language?
Refers to the emotional response that the writer wishes to evoke in the reader through a story
What is mood?
If you don't know the answer, you should do this to reduce the number of choices.
What is eliminate wrong answers?
Numbers should be written out except when referring to what.
What is a date?
A written conversation between characters.
What is dialogue?
Organized by steps like a recipe.
What is sequence?
Gives credit in parentheses to a source that you're quoting or paraphrasing
What is parenthetical citation?
The usage of effective and precise language that conveys information not just in a functional way, but also to enlighten the reader.
What is word choice?
Suggested,but not directly stated
What is implied?
You can use this tool to draw attention to important information in a text.
What is highlighting?
Name four types of questions on the LEAP
What is multiple choice, constructed response, short answer, drag and drop, or multiple select?
Dashes, Ellipsis, Commas, and Parenthesis
When you state the similarities and differences between two or more objects or ideas.
What is compare or contrast?
An opening statement (which is usually the first sentence) in an essay that attempts to grab the reader's attention so that they want to read on
What is a hook?
Something asked in order to create a dramatic effect or to make a point rather than to get an answer.
What is a rhetorical question?
Used to mark something that is spoken or, in other words, to designate a direct quote
What are quotation marks?
Look for these if you don't know what a word means.
What are context clues?
When answering Part A and Part B questions, you should ...
What is align your choices?
Using an object to represent an idea
What is symbolism?
When an author gives a possible explanation as to why something happened.
What is problem and solution?
These present your evidence and arguments. There are usually multiples. (Be specific)
What is a body paragraph?
The use of visuals (maps, pictures) to give additional information, but is not part of the text itself.
What are text features?
A statement used for evidence that is put in the writers own words and sentence structure.
What is paraphrase?
Do this before hitting submit.
What is check your work?
May 16
What is the Crawfish Boil?
A figure of speech that makes reference to a well-known person, event, or place, such as “I was surprised his nose wasn’t growing like Pinocchio’s!”
What is an allusion?
The consequence of a action or actions
What is cause and effect?