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Types of Writing
Figurative Language
Parts of Speech
Grammar
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What is second person?
Used to give directions or when speaking directly to someone. Uses the word "You."
100
Narrative
Writing that tells a story.
100
Simile
Compare two things using "like" or "as."
100
Verb
Action; It's what you do. is
100
Double Negative
What is wrong with this sentence: "Nobody wants none of your pie."?
200
Third Person
Uses "he," "she," or "they."
200
Persuasive
Writing that presents words and facts that try to make you believe something.
200
Onomatopoeia
A sound word that when you say it, it sounds like that actual noise.
200
Conjunction
Connects words or phrases.
200
Homophone
What is wrong with this sentence: We went their last night.
300
First Person
Uses "I," "me," and "my." Often used when someone is stating an opinion or sharing a feeling.
300
Descriptive
Writing that describes, using the five senses.
300
Metaphor
Compares two things without using "like" or "as."
300
Interjection
Special words that show strong feelings or emotions.
300
Wrong verb tense
What is wrong with this sentence: "Julie eated her lunch in ten minutes."
400
Third Person Omniscient
Uses "they," "he," and "she." The narrator knows everything about ALL characters.
400
Expository
Writing that explains or gives information about a certain topic.
400
Personification
Giving something non-living, human characteristics. "The tree shivered in the cold."
400
Pronoun
Takes the place of a noun.
400
Contration
What is wrong with this sentence: The officer didnt ask for my license.
500
Third Person Limited
Uses "they," "he," and "she." The narrator follows the main character around and only knows the thoughts and feelings of that character.
500
Resume
*DAILY DOUBLE* A type of writing that you send to employers that show them your job qualifications.
500
Alliteration
Repetition of the same sound at the beginning of a word. "She sells seashells."
500
Preposition
Shows relationship of one word in a sentence to another word.
500
Abbreviation
What is wrong with this sentence: Tomorrow we will climb Mt Everest.