when the story is presented in the order in which events happen in time
What is chronological order
100
to be more specific in your writing. To use descriptive details, adjectives, sensory rich details.
What is Precise language
100
Word choice.
What is diction
200
when the author of the writing shows a preference or takes one side over the other
What is Bias
200
a struggle between opposing forces in the story
What is conflict
200
the writing shows the author's attitude or feelings toward his or her subject
What is tone
200
My mom kept nagging, "Clean your room, clean the kitchen, clean..." is an example of
What is Ellipsis to indicate an ommission
200
expressions that are not literally true but used to create orginial descriptions.
What is figurative language
300
Ethos (how believeable is the source?)
What is Credibility
300
the plot begins with this and it sets the tone, establishes the setting, introduces the characters, and gives the reader important background information
What is Exposition
300
when one event in a story brings about, or causes, the other
What is Cause and effect
300
The "normal" voice where the object receives the action of the verb. Ex. Cats eat fish
What is Active Voice
300
a contrast between what is expected and what actually exists or happens
What is irony
400
Shows the writer's belief, but cannot be supported by proof or evidence
What is Opinion
400
When a writer provides hints that suggest future events in a story. It creates suspense while preparing the reader for what is to come
What is foreshadowing
400
Referencing outside sources used in writing
What is citation
400
indicates a pause or break in the writing
What is punction (comma, ellipsis, dash)
400
The idea and feeling associated with the word rather than just its definition
What is connotation
500
A(n) ______ is based on how the writer feels about the entertainment, believability, orginality and emotional power of someone or something.
What is Evaluation
500
the struggle within the character
What is internal conflict
500
This is the structure of a piece of writing. The purpose is to convey ideas
What is organization
500
the less usual voice. The subject receives the action of the verb. Ex. fish are eaten by cats