Definitions
Define: Hook
Opening statement that grabs the reader's attention
P.R.I.D.E
P - Purpose
R - Respect
I - Integrity
D- Discipline
E - Effort
Rules of Dialogue - Name 2
Use quotation marks before and after the speaker’s exact words.
Use a comma to separate the speaker from the quote.
When dialogue ends with a period, question mark, or exclamation point, put the punctuation inside the quotation marks.
Capitalize the first letter of the word of the conversation in quotation marks.
Start a new paragraph when switching speakers.
Define: Simile
A comparison using “like” or “as”.
Define: Dialogue
A conversation between two or more people as a feature of a book, play, or movie
R.A.C.E.C.E.S
R- Restate the question
A - Answer the question completely
C - Cite textual evidence
E - Explain or Elaborate
S - Sum it up
Argumentative vs. Explanatory
Argumentative writing - to convince your audience or something.
Explanatory writing - to explain or inform your audience of something.
Define: Metaphor
A comparison without using “like” or “as”.
Define: Thesis
The main idea of an essay.
or
A short statement, usually one sentence, that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay, research paper, etc., and is developed, supported, and explained in the text by means of examples and evidence.
I.C.E.C.E.S
I - Introduce the topic
C - Cite textual evidence
E- Explain or Elaborate
S - Sum it up
Parts of an Introduction Paragraph
Hook
Background Information
Thesis Statement
Define: Hyperbole
An exaggerated statement.
Define: Counterclaim/Counterargument
Challenging the argument by addressing the position of someone who may not agree with the argument.
A - Acknowledge the counterargument/opposition
N - Now turn back with a strong key word
D - Defend your point of view with research and elaborate on it.
So? What's the point?
Parts of a Explanatory Conclusion Paragraph
- Restate Thesis
- Summarize main ideas
- Draw to a close
Define: Alliteration
Repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words.
Define: Rebuttal
Response to your counterclaim/counterargument
or
How you can prove the other side wrong
F.E.S.E.Q.A
F- Fact
E- Example
S - Statistic
E - Expert Opinion
Q - Quote
A - Anecdote
Parts of a Counterargument Conclusion Paragraph
Restate your thesis
Summarize main ideas
Acknowledge counterclaim
Rebuttal
Draw to a close
Define: Onomatopeia
A word or phrase that actually looks like the sound it makes.