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A statement that can be proven true or false through evidence or observation.
What is a fact?
Specific facts, examples, or descriptions that develop and support that main idea of a paragraph or essay.
What are Details?
The final part of a piece of writing that summarizes key points and reinforces the main message or thesis.
What is a Conclusion?
Words or phrases that connect ideas and help the writing flow smoothly from one point to another.
What are Transitions?
The final part of a piece of writing that summarizes key points and reinforces the main message or thesis.
What is a Conclusion?
Information or data used to support a claim, argument, or belief.
What is Evidence?
Points or arguments that explain, prove, or develop the main idea or thesis.
What are Supporting Ideas?
The opening section of an essay that captures attention, introduces the topic, and presents the thesis statement.
What is an Introduction?
A clear, focused sentence that expresses the main idea or argument of an essay.
What is a Thesis Statement?
A statement or belief that accurately reflects reality or facts.
What is truth?
Information that provides context or explains the situation surrounding a topic.
What is the Background?
A group of words that expresses a complete thought, containing a subject and a predicate.
What is a Sentence?
Reasoning conducted according to strict principles of validity; clear and consistent thinking.
What is Logic / logical?
The main sentence in a paragraph that introduces the central idea or focus.
What is the Topic Sentence?
A section of an essay that develops one main idea through evidence, examples, and explanation.
What is the Body Paragraph?
The writers attitude toward the subject or audience, conveyed through word, choice, and writing style.
What is Tone?
The central message, idea, or insight about life that the author conveys through text.
What is Theme?
Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and helps readers visualize scenes or emotions.
What is Imagery?
Words or expressions that go beyond their literal meaning, such as similes, metaphors, or personification.
What is Figurative language?
The perspective from which a story is told (e.g., first person, third person limited, omniscient).
What is a Point of View?
The emotional atmosphere or feeling that a piece of writing creates for the reader.
What is Mood?
Based on facts and evidence rather than feelings or opinions.
What is Objective?
Based on personal feelings, tastes, or opinions rather than facts.
What is Subjective?
The use of symbols - objects, colors, or events - to represent larger ideas or deeper meanings.
What is Symbolism?
A struggle or problem between opposing forces that drives the plot of a story.
What is Conflict?