Let's get poetic.
The umbrella term for non-literal (sensory or symbolic) language that helps a reader understand meaning in a text; is usually meant to be imaginative and vivid.
Figurative language
A writer’s or speaker’s choice of words. Consider the vocabulary used, appropriateness of the words, and vividness of the language.
Diction
Topic: Plastic bags should be banned.
What would be the pro side of this argument and thus a potential claim for your essay?
A struggle or clash between opposing characters or between opposing forces.
Conflict
a question that does not expect an explicit answer; it is used to pose an idea to be considered by the speaker or audience. Including one of these in the intro of your argument might be a good way to engage your reader.
Rhetorical question
Giving human qualities to nonhuman things; allows writers to create life and motion within inanimate objects, animals, and even abstract ideas by assigning them recognizable human behaviors and emotions.
Personification
The literal or primary meaning of a word.
Denotation
It is not enough to just acknowledge the counterclaim. We must address its weaknesses by writing...
A rebuttal
The process of revealing and developing the personality of a character.
Characterization
"The sound of steel on stones” is an example of
Alliteration
A comparison of two unlike things without using “like” or “as.” Used to convey a precise image/idea.
Metaphor
The emotions and associations that a word suggests beyond its literal meaning.
Connotation
Strong, thorough evidence from how many sources must be woven in and cited in order to earn more than a 3 on the argument essay?
STEAL is an indirect characterization strategy that helps us to focus on character details such as...
what the character says, thinks; their emotions, actions, likability/looks
Occurs in literature and in life whenever a person says or does something that departs from what we expect them to say or do.
Irony
An extreme exaggeration
Hyperbole
Word choice plays a heavy influence on this literary element, which is what we call the author's attitude towards a subject or audience. This can be positive, negative, or neutral, but we like to attach a more specific word to it as well.
Tone
Cash currency should be eliminated.
Cash currency should not be eliminated.
a person, a place, a thing, or an event that stands for itself and for something beyond itself as well. We look towards "again and again" moments to guide us towards deeper thinking about this literary element.
Symbolism
The way that a piece of writing is organized. For example, chronological order, steps in a process, problem/solution, etc; may also be in reference to the “shape” of the work. For example, the author used more dialogue than narration.
Structure
Descriptive or figurative language used in literature to create word pictures for the reader. These pictures or images are created by details of sight, sound, taste, touch, smell, or movement.
Imagery
The way the words are arranged in a sentence, including the length of the sentences, is a craft move we call...
Syntax
"Without paper currency, it’s also easier for governments to change fiscal policy."
This piece of evidence is missing some critical parts in order to be included effectively in a body paragraph. What's missing?
-A citation. (text 1, text 2, text 3, text 4)
The general feeling, emotion, or atmosphere that a piece of writing creates for the reader.
Mood
-Central idea
-Writing strategy