Literary Terms
Grammar
Narrative Writing
Expository Writing
Argumentative Writing
100
What type of figurative language is this?
Simile
100
In the sentence “Although she was tired, Mia finished her homework,”
Which part is the independent clause that could stand alone?
What is “Mia finished her homework”?
100
What is the setting?
What is where and when the story happens?
100
What is the main goal of expository writing?
What is to clearly explain, inform, or analyze a topic?
100
What is the main goal of argumentative writing?
What is it to persuade the reader to accept a specific claim or action?
200
A dove often represents peace in stories.
What is this an example of?
What is symbolism?
200
What is a complex sentence?
What is a sentence with one independent clause and at least one dependent clause?
200
What is rising action in a narrative structure?
What is a series of events that increase tension and build toward the climax?
200
What is the purpose of a thesis statement in expository writing?
What is to state the central idea or focus of the piece?
200
What is the purpose of including a counterclaim in an argumentative essay?
What is to show you understand the other side and can argue against it?
300
What is theme?
What is central idea or message that the author is trying to conyer
300
In the sentence “Because it was raining, we stayed inside,”
What is the dependent clause?
What is “Because it was raining”?
300
How does foreshadowing enhance a narrative?
What is it builds suspense by hinting at future events?
300
What should a strong concluding paragraph do in expository writing?
What is summarize key points and tying everything together and restating the thesis in a new way?
300
What is a rebuttal
What is a response that proves the counterclaim wrong and strengthens your position?
400
What is mood?
What is the overall feeling and atmosphere that a piece of writing creates within the reader
400
In the sentence “The girl, smiling brightly, walked into the room,”
what is the participial phrase?
What is “smiling brightly”?
400
What is a flashback, and how is it used in a story?
What is a scene that goes back in time to give background or context?
400
What kind of details should be included to support the main idea in expository writing?
What are facts, examples, and statistics?
400
What must be included to support a claim in argumentative writing?
What is reliable evidence such as facts, examples, or expert opinions?
500
What is tone?
What is reflecting the writer’s attitude toward the subject matter or audience of a literary work? By conveying this attitude through the writing
500
In the sentence "Running through the field, the dog chased a butterfly,"
what is the participial phrase?
What is "Running through the field"?
500
How does using sensory details improve narrative writing?
What is it helps the reader imagine the setting and feel connected to the experience?
500
What does a good introduction in expository writing include?
What is a hook, background information, and a clear thesis?
500
What do we call the central idea or opinion the writer is trying to prove?
What is the claim?