Argumentative
Which paragraph would this sentence most likely be found in an argumentative essay?
The government should not requires citizens to volunteer because it defeats the purpose of volunteering and infringes upon a citizen's personal freedoms.
Introduction
(If they say conclusion; please award half points. While it is true that a writer will restate their position, but it will begin with a closing transition such as overall.)
This term is referring to what the writer is trying to convey about a specific topic and is essential to understanding the purpose and meaning of the text.
Main Idea
This term is used to describe the different types of literature or texts.
Genre
Paragraphs are to essays as __________ are to poems.
Stanzas
Name the poetic technique that a writer will use to create sound.
Onomatopoeia
What is the second step a writer should include in their introduction that ensures their audience can understand their position on the topic?
Background Information
These words and phrases are essential for a writer to connect ideas, evidence, and commentary.
Transitional words and phrases
What technique will a writer use to create suspense in their story.
Foreshadowing
Name the type of figurative language that is used by writers to create humor or show strong emotions to their reader.
Hyperboles
What is the term called when a reader researches information surrounding a text before reading?
Context
Besides restating your thesis, how else should a writer include in the conclusion to leave a lasting impression on their audience?
Call to Action
OR
A Concluding Statement that answers, "Why should this matter to your reader?"
A writer will use these to organize their information such as compare and contrast.
Text Features
This narrative technique can act as indirect characterization by providing some background information on the current situation.
Flashback
This poetic technique is often confused with Figurative Language, and must contain either adjectives or adverbs.
Imagery
A) Although B) In addition C) As a result
C) As a result
Which transitional phrase is most common when refuting an opposing opinion?
However
Name two text features that may be included in an informational text to accompany information and increase reader's understanding.
Diagrams, photos, charts, videos or audio clips.
Which statement is an example of a theme?
A) A young boy discovers a magical map in his attic.
B) Friendship and bravery
C) Teamwork is more important than individual success.
D) The protagonist feels lonely in the big city.
C) Teamwork is more important than individual success.
**Note that a theme is a statement about life that can be applied to a story.**
A is a summary.
B are universal ideas. These could be themes but we need to say something about them.
D is connected to the story; a theme should never use a character's name.
This type of rhyme is imperfect because of the incongruence of the syllable sounds, but is still counted as the same letter when identifying a rhyme scheme.
Slant Rhyme
Readers should consider a writer's _____ before accepting a writer's statements and information as true.
Bias
This argumentative technique gives credit to the opposing position to build a writer's ethos (credibility).
Concession
This term refers to words used by writers that are associated with a particular discipline such as science. The word is 6 letters and starts with "J."
Jargon
This narrative technique is used when a writer references a well known person, work of literature, mythology, or historical or contemporary events.
Allusions
This poetic technique is where a poet will intentionally create harsh or unpleasant sounds through the use of consonants such B, D, K, P, T, and G.
Cacophony
Purpose