Figurative Language
Compares two unlike things using like or as
Simile
One word to describe the big idea of the text
Thematic Topic
This appears in front of a FANBOYS
A comma
The purpose of argumentative texts
To persuade
What does the acronym STEAL stand for
Speech, Thoughts, Effect on others, Actions, Looks
Gives human emotions and qualities to non-human objects and things
Personification
A theme CANNOT include this
Specific details from the text
What joins an independent and dependent clause into one sentence?
AWUBIS
Using this in an essay strengthens your claims
Text evidence
PAM stands for this
Purpose, Audience, Message
Langugae used by authors and poets to create an picture in the mind; refers to all five senses
Imagery
Theme must be about this
A Universal human concern
This joins two independent clauses into one sentence
FANBOYS
An author's claim is also know as this
An argument
This genre includes the use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues.
Satire
An extreme over-exaggeration
Hyperbole
Development of theme can be shown by these three things
Plot, characterization, setting
This symbol is used to join two independent clauses without a FANBOYS
A semicolon ;
This is the opposite side of the argument
counter/counterargument
Features to look at in a non-fiction text
Title, Subtitles, Heading, Subheadings, Pictures, Infographics
The use of language to signify the opposite of what one expects; usually done for a humorous or emphatic effect
Irony
A thematic statement starts with these two things
The title of the work and author's name
A group of words that contains both a subject and predicate (verb and something about the verb)
Clause
This is the response to the opposite argument, defending the initial claim
These two things are the MOST important elements for your STAAR essay (besides introduction, body, and conclusion paragraphs)
Thesis statement
Text Evidence