Argumentative
The stance taken in an argument that is supported by evidence.
What is a claim?
This is the term for a strong start to a paper/piece of writing.
What is a hook?
The first part in the plot diagram.
What is an exposition?
This is a problem that a character has. It drives the plot of the story.
What is conflict?
In this type of writing, there is a story being told with a clear beginning, middle, and end.
What is a narrative?
A part in an argument that shows the opposing side.
What is a counterclaim?
This is a conversation between two or more people in a piece of writing or play.
What is dialogue?
The overall moral or message of the story.
What is a theme?
Showing favor to one side over another.
What is bias?
In this type of writing, the author is showing one side of an issue and supporting their claims.
What is an argument?
What is a thesis statement?
These are words that allow the story to flow smoothly.
What are transition words?
Any theme can be correct if it is supported with this.
What is textual evidence?
This is a summary that leaves out all personal opinions.
What is an objective summary?
I would use this type of writing for an essay showing the benefits of homework versus not having homework.
What is an argument?
This is what is used to support your reasons for your claim.
What are supporting details?
This is the overall feeling or atmosphere created by a work of literature.
What is mood?
This is the second to last part of a plot diagram, where all loose ends are tied up.
What is a resolution?
This is a term for when the author leaves hints or clues to suggest what may occur later in the story.
What is foreshadowing?
In this type of writing, the author is trying to get the reader to change their mind.
What is persuasive writing?
A part in an counterclaim that disputes the opposing side.
What is a rebuttal?
This is the attitude a writer takes towards the subject or the reader.
What is tone?
These are the individual qualities or attributes that make up a person's overall character.
What are character traits?
This is a sentence that connects the hook with the thesis as well as lets the reader know what that section/paragraph will be about.
What is a topic sentence?
This is a type of writing in which the author uses details to paint a picture with their words.
What is descriptive writing?