Figurative Language
The classroom was an absolute zoo when the substitute teacher walked in after lunch.
What is a metaphor?
What type of essay will you be writing for English II STAAR?
What is a persuasive essay?
Usually in the introduction, this makes up the first sentence(s) of a written piece and helps catch the reader's attention. Can consist of dialogue, a thought-provoking question or quote, a startling fact, an anecdote, etc.
What is a lead or hook?
The three types of appeals one may use to try to persuade their audience.
What is ethos, pathos, and logos or ethical, emotional, and logical?
When we state that a character is going through a struggle involving man/nature/self/society, we are referring to this crucial part of a story.
What is the conflict?
Brenda gazed up at the night sky to see the moon playing hide and seek with the clouds.
What is personification?
An essay in which the author attempts to convince the audience to believe in his/her opinion.
What is a persuasive essay?
Although it is important to restate the thesis in this part of the essay, it is recommended that you reword/state it in a slightly different way.
What is the conclusion?
If the author states: "How would you like it if a group of teenage boys started whistling at and drooling over your mom/sister's body?" they are using this type of appeal.
What is pathos/emotional appeal?
When we talk about the lesson or big idea that is being expressed in a story, we are referring to its ______.
What is theme?
The children ran through the meadow like ripples in the water.
What is simile?
This type of writing aims to inform the reader/explain a given topic.
What is expository writing?
When responding to the persuasive essay prompt, it is recommended that you include this in the conclusion of your essay
What is a call to action?
If the author tries to justify their opinions by demonstrating that they are experienced in the topic or their information is coming from a professional source, they are attempting to persuade you using this type of appeal.
What is ethical/ethos?
A wonderful book that can and SHOULD be utilized for both the reading and writing part of the STAAR EOC exams.
What is a dictionary/thesaurus?
Gombei was certain that as the stars had guided sea men for years, this woman's eyes would guide him to happiness.
What is a personification?
The main purpose of this writing assignment is to tell a story.
What is a literary essay?
The recommended number of: - details to include in your expository essay - reasons to include in your persuasive essay
What is 2-3?
When we read a text, the author's purpose may be to...(3 things)
What is to persuade, to inform, or to entertain?
Joan had a photographic memory, but never developed it.
What is pun?
The big idea or main point of an essay. In persuasive writing, it shares the author's opinion on a given topic.
What is thesis statement?
Words or phrases that can be used to signal a shift to a new idea or part of your essay.
What is transition words/phrases?
The main points of the passage that you read is called
What is Summary?