Transition Words
This type of word or phrase helps connect ideas in writing, showing relationships such as addition, contrast, or cause and effect.
What is Transitions words
A comparison using like or as.....
What is Simile?
What is the prefixe being used in the word "anticlimax"
What is Anti-
In this part of the plot, the author sets the tone and introduces the protagonist’s world before conflict arises.
What is the exposition…
Carter went to the store to pick up some last minute items for the party _____, we need to clean the house before the guests arrive.
A. however
B. as a result
C. In the meantime
D. consequently
What is In the meantime?
An obvious and deliberate exaggeration...
What is Hyperbole?
What does the word "unknown" mean in the passage below?
Pariz, Lewis and Daniel all knew they would be on the team. However, the identity of the fourth players was still unknown.
What is Not known
This section contains a series of complications or obstacles that develop the central conflict and build suspense.
What is the rising action?
I really hate the taste of lima beans, broccoli, and tomatoes __________, I eat them because they are so nutritious.
A. consequently
B. moreover
C. nevertheless
D. so
What is nevertheless?
A mild or pleasant word or phrase is used instead of one that is unpleasant or offensive...
What is Euphemism?
Which prefix should be added to the word "reversible" so that it means "not reversible"?
What is Ir-
This is the moment when the protagonist makes a crucial decision or experiences a turning point that changes the direction of the story.
What is the climax?
Which of the following transitions BEST introduces a counterclaim in an argumentative paragraph?
A. For example
B. Likewise
C. However
D. As a result
What is However…
Combination of 2 words of opposite meaning...
What is Oxymoron?
The prefix re- means gain. When you reread something, you read it again.
Which of the following words means "to create again"?
What is recreate?
This part of the plot reflects how characters respond to the climax and begins to show the outcome of their decisions.
What is the falling action?
You’re wrapping up a paragraph in your essay and want to clearly show how your evidence connects back to your main idea. Which transition works BEST?
A. Also
B. In conclusion
C. This proves that
D. For example
What is This proves that..
Putting two contrasting elements together that are unlike...
What is Juxtaposition?
The prefix fore- means "in front of" or "before". Forefathers are ancestor who came before you.
What is the meaning of the word "foresee" in the passage below?
Jayla is convinced that she can foresee future events. She told that I'm going to go to the zoo tomorrow.
What is to know what will happen before it happens?
In a well crafted story, this final element ties up all narrative threads and reveals the final emotional or thematic impact.
What is the resolution?