Grammar & Mechanics
This punctuation mark is used to join two independent clauses without a conjunction.
What is a semicolon?
This word means a reason given to persuade others.
What is an argument?
Compares two things using like or as
What is a SIMILE?
Appeal based on logic and reasoning
What is LOGOS?
Introduces characters and setting
What is Exposition?
This type of word modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb.
What is an adverb?
This commonly misspelled word means without doubt.
What is DEFINITELY?
Gives human qualities to nonhuman things
What is PERSONIFICATION?
Appeal to emotions
What is Pathos?
Turning point of the story
What is a CLIMAX?
Everyone ___ going to the assembly.
What is IS?
This is the plural of criterion
What is CRITERIA?
Extreme exaggeration
What is HYPERBOLE?
Appeal based on credibility
What is Ethos?
Struggle between opposing forces
What is a CONFLICT?
This rule explains why 'company' becomes 'companies'.
What is Change y to ies rule?
This prefix means before.
What is PRE?
Direct comparison without like or as
What is a METAPHOR?
Statement expressing main argument
What is a THESIS STATEMENT?
Final outcome of the story
What is the RESOLUTION?
This type of sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.
What is a Complex sentence?
This word means the ability to be believed or trusted
What is CREDIBILITY?
Lesson or message of a story
What is a THEME?
Intended group of listeners or readers
Who is an Audience?
Person who tells the story
What is a NARRATOR?