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Root Words
Writing Basics
Pottpouri
100
Again
What is "re".
100
plurals
What is "s, es".
100
water
What is "aqua".
100
The number of paragraphs in a typical essay.
What is "five".
100
This is an essay in which you hope to solve a problem.
What is "problem/solution" essay.
200
under
What is "sub".
200
past-tense verbs
What is "ed".
200
bio
What is "life".
200
It is meant to get your attention and state the topic.
What is "first paragraph" or "opening paragraph".
200
This draft should be double spaced and full of mistakes.
What is a "rough draft".
300
between, among
What is "inter".
300
without
What is "less".
300
therm
What is "heat".
300
It's meant to let the reader know the essay is coming to an end and to remind the reader one last time of the topic.
What is "last paragraph" or "concluding paragraph".
300
This draft allows to get ideas on paper before you really begin your rough draft.
What is a "predraft".
400
too little
What is "under".
400
state of, condition of
What is "ness".
400
cycl
What is "circle".
400
It's who the paper is aimed at...who you want to read the essay.
What is "audience".
400
This should be done at the beginning of every paragraph, especially in a final draft.
What is "indent".
500
across
What is "trans".
500
made of
What is "en".
500
graph
What is "write".
500
A question, a description, or a startling statement.
What is "three ways to get a reader's attention" or, "three ways to begin a paper."
500
This should be used in personal narratives and involves using the five senses.
What is "imagery".