Grammar
Use this punctuation mark to introduce lists, explanations, or examples.
Colon
She was as slow as a turtle.
This is an example of what type of figurative language?
Simile
When a word, phrase, or line is repeated
Repetition
The first sentence of the introduction. It is used to grab the reader's attention.
Hook
An interruption in the chronological flow of the story to show events that happened in the past.
Flashback
Use this punctuation mark to indicate a pause or trailing off. It is also used to represent an omission.
Ellipses
The clouds crawled across the sky.
This is an example of what type of figurative language?
Personification
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Onomatopoeia
The last sentence of the introduction. It states the claim and the reasons.
Thesis
The creation of a character's appearance, personality, motivations, and background.
Characterization
This verb mood is used to ask questions.
Interrogative
The wind gently blew my hair around my face as I bit into a cold, crisp apple.
What type of figurative language is being used?
Imagery
The repetition of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent words
Alliteration
After you bring up the counterclaim, you must respond with an answer to the counterclaim. This is called the what?
Rebuttal
This literary device is used to plant hints, symbols, or warnings about events that will occur later.
Foreshadow
A group of words that does NOT contain a subject and a verb.
Phrase
Currently, my life is a rollercoaster; so many ups and downs.
What type of figurative language is being used?
Metaphor
The repetition of the sound of a vowel
Assonance
Start with this to introduce your evidence.
Signal Phrase
A literary device that creates a feeling of anxious uncertainty.
Suspence
The ball was hit by him.
This sentence is an example of _____ (2 words).
Passive Voice
She thinks she has found her Romeo.
What type of figurative language is being used?
Allusion
The repetition of a consonant sound
Consonance
In the conclusion, you should ___ the thesis.
Restate
Using objects to represent abstract ideas.
Symbolism