Essay Writing
Vocabulary
Figurative Lang.
Readings
100

An Arguable Statement

What is a claim? 

100

A piece of writing that partakes of the nature of both speech and song that is nearly always rhythmical, usually metaphorical.

What is a poem?

100

Uses like or as. 

What is a simile? 

100

 The name of the brilliant young lady that fought for her right to an education. 

Who is Malala?

200

The last paragraph in an essay. 

What is the conclusion? 

200

The moral or lesson in a story. 

What is theme? 

200

 a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable.

What is a metaphor.?

200
The story that taught us about treasure. 

What is the Treasure of lemon Brown? 

300

A part of speech that links ideas together. 

What is a transition word? 

300

The main events of a play, novel, or movie.

What is plot? 

300

This bag weighs a ton.

What is a hyperbole? 

300

The story where Audrey goes to jail. 

What is "We've Got a Job". 

400

The available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid.

What is evidence? 

400

A series of relevant incidents that create suspense, interest, and tension in a narrative.

What is rising action? 

400

My phone hates me today. 

What is personification? 

400

Theme: Anyone can become a monster when frightened. 

What is The Monsters are Due on Maple Street? 

500

C.E.R

What is claim, evidence, and reasoning? 

500

The highest point of tension in a storyline.

What is the climax? 

500

A story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one.

What is an allegory ?

500

The story about a Rabbi that make a helper out of mud. 

What is The Golem?