Elements of Genres
What are the 3 types of purposes an author can have? HINT* Think about the genres*.
to persuade
to entertain
to inform
What 3 things does every sentence need?
1. Subject
2. Verb
3. Complete thought
What is theme?
Central idea or message of a work of literature. It is often expressed as a general statement about life
Which Point of view uses I,me, we
First Person Point of View
_________ is expressing one’s feelings and ideas by writing phrases using a special style, rhythm, or other structure.
A. Drama B. Argumentative
C. Poetry D. Figurative Language
C. Poetry
Name the two types of Third Person Point of View.
Third Person Limited
Third Person Omniscient
A compound sentence needs to include what? There are TWO possible answers.
A comma and a fanboy OR a semicolon
The main idea of a text is sometimes referred to as the ______.
controlling idea
What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?
Simile uses like and as in comparing while metaphor is directly comparing w/o as and like.
Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers is an example of what kind of figurative language?
Alliteration
In an Argumentative text the author needs a ______ in the beginning. Also known as author’s argument.
Claim
What is comma splice?
An incorrect usage of a comma
In an argumentative text the author will have a _________ and a ____________.
Claim and counterclaim
Pack your things and fill the car.
Get your map and drive afar.
Get some rest or go and play.
Vacations don't happen every day.
What genre is this text?
Poetry
Give three elements of Drama.
Stage Directions
Acts
Scenes
Dialogue
Name three (3) elements of Poetry.
Stanza
Line
Figurative Language
Rhythm
Rhyme scheme
What's the rule when it comes to using semicolons?
There needs to be an independent clause on both sides.
List the names and number of paragraphs in an argumentative essay and in an informational essay.
Introduction, body, counterclaim, conclusion
Introduction, body, conclusion
What type of genre is writing about invented people, places, and events? It's general purpose is to entertain and enlighten readers through storytelling.
A. Fiction B. Poetry
C. Informational Text D. Argumentative
A. Fiction
It is one of the feature of Poetry that has one or more lines of and is similar to a paragraph in other types of writing.
Stanza
Name 4 organizational patterns/structures.
compare and contrast
order and sequence (Chronological order)
cause and effect
problem and solution
What's the rule when it comes to using a comma without a comma?
There needs to be a dependent clause on one side and an independent clause on the other.
What are the 5 steps to writing a counterclaim?
State the counterclaim
Provide evidence that supports the counterclaim
Refute the counterclaim
Provide evidence that supports YOUR claim
Explain your reasoning
Name all the genres. All 5.
Fiction
Informational / nonfiction
Drama
Poetry
Argumentative
Name 5 elements of figurative language and give an example of each.
Simile, Metaphors, personification, onomatopoeia, hyperbole, alliteration, idiom, irony