Vocabulary
Elements of Literature
Strategies
Elements of Writing
Vocabulary 2
100

What is the definition of plot?

The sequence of events in a story.

100

Provide a list of at least 3 transition words used to conclude a topic

To conclude

In Conclusion

Lastly

Finally

To summarize

100

What Strategy should be used for Multiple choice questions

P.A.D

100

What is the purpose of an argumentative essay?

To convince the audience of a particular point of view using evidence.

100

What is theme?

The central message or idea of a story

200

What is tone?

The author’s attitude toward the subject.

200

What is normally introduce in the Rising Action

The conflict

200

Why do we use the "Explain" step in R.A.C.E

To explain why the evidence is relevant to our answer

200

Name the types of evidence you can use.

Ethos, Pathos, Logos

200

What is conflict?

The struggle or problem in a story 

300

What does it mean to synthesize information?

To combine information from multiple sources to form a deeper understanding.

300

List Plot Diagram in Order

Exposition

Rising Action

Climax

Falling Action

Resolution

300

Why do we read the questions first when testing?

To know what to look for in the text

300

Where does the thesis usually appear in an essay?

At the end of the introduction.

300

What is a protagonist

The main character or good guy in a story

400

What is mood?

The feeling or atmosphere the reader experiences.


400

List at least 3 types of conflict

Character vs Character

Character vs Self

Character vs Society

Character vs Technology 

Character vs Nature


400

What strategy is used for an Extended Constructed Response

R.A.C.E.C.E.S

400

Which part of an argumentative essay presents evidence to support the claim?

The body paragraphs.

400

Is this a simile or metaphor

Her smile was a sunrise, brightening everyone’s day.

Metaphor 

500

What is the exposition?

The beginning of the story where characters, setting, and basic conflict are introduced.

500

What are the two types of characterization that an author will use to introduce or describe characters

Direct and Indirect Characterization

500

What are the steps for UNRAAVELS

Underline the title

Now predict what the passage will be about

Are you reading the questions?

Are the key words circled?

Venture (read) through the passage

Eliminate the wrong answers

Let the questions be answered

Stick the proof (paragraphs/evidence)

500

Explain why the counterargument is essential to an argumentative text

The counterargument builds a writers credibility by showing that the considered all sides of the argument

500

Define personification

When the author gives human qualities or actions are given to nonhuman things, such as animals, objects, or ideas.