Grammar
I bring two words together. And, or, but, because are examples.
Conjunctions
A public debate or dispute concerning a matter of opinion
Controversy
Comparing two things using "like" or "as"
Simile
The most important thing to do while debating
Listen
When you add text evidence in your writing, you have to
Cite it
I give the position of objects. In, out, through, above are examples.
Prepositions
To briefly restate the main ideas of a piece of writing
Summarize
Comparing two things not using "like" or "as"
Metaphor
The first thing you say when you debate, where you introduce yourself and give your main points.
Opening Statement
The punctuation in a quote goes _______ the quotation marks.
Inside
I modify or describe verbs and adjectives. Beautifully, wonderfully, magically are examples.
Adverbs
The process of locating information from
a variety of sources.
Research
Giving something that's not a human human-like characteristics
Personification
Rebuttal
The first sentence of your writing that gives the reader interest
Hook
I describe a noun. Ugly, intelligent, marvelous are examples.
Modifiers/ adjectives
Write notes to explain or present ideas that help you analyze and understand a text
Annotate
Sounds, such as boom, smash, slam
Onomatopoeia
When you talk about something from your research, you are referencing your:
Evidence
Explaining what your quotations mean in your own words
Commentary
I am an action word. Run, jump, sprint, dance are examples.
Verbs
Taking and using as your own the words and ideas of another
Plagiarism
An over-exaggeration
Hyperbole
The last thing you say in the debate, where you wrap up all of the statements you made during the debate.
Closing Statement
The last sentence in your introduction where you state what you're going to be talking about for the rest of the essay.
Claim/ Thesis Statement