Informative Writing
What is the purpose of informational/explanatory writing?
To inform or explain a topic ;)
What is the purpose of argumentative writing?
To convince your audience.
Define theme.
The message or universal idea.
What is the time, place and period in which the action takes place.
What is setting
Words that would normally be verbs, but because of their form and function in the sentence, they are not doing the verbs job.
What are verbals
What are the parts of an informational/explanatory essay?
Introduction (hook/background information/thesis)
Body Paragraphs (support and connect to thesis)
Conclusion (rephrase main idea, summarize body paragraphs, so what)
What are the main parts of an argument essay?
Introduction (hook/background information/claim)
Body paragraphs (evidence for the claim, counter argument, response to counter argument)
Conclusion (restate claim, summarize points, so what, call to action)
Define conflict as it relates to plot.
Problem of the story
•Man VS Man
•Man VS Nature
•Man VS Society
•Man VS Himself
•Man VS Technology
Does not change in the course of the story
What is a static character.
A word ending with “-ing”
Looks like a verb but functions as a noun in the sentence. Can be replaced with, "it."
What are gerunds
How do you develop your body paragraphs?
Break your main topic into 3-4 parts and discuss one in each paragraph.
How do you develop body paragraphs for an argumentative essay?
Create a list of 3-4 pieces of evidence to support your claim. Use rhetorical devices (ethos, pathos, logos)
What is a dynamic character?
Character that changes throughout the story.
Convincing, true to life and have many character traits.
What is a round character
A word ending with “-ing” if it is PRESENT TENSE or
“-ed” if it is PAST TENSE
Looks like a verb but functions as an adjective in the sentence. Can be removed from the sentence.
What are participles
Three methods of informing or explaining.
compare/contrast, cause/effect, definition/example
Define ethos, pathos, and logos.
Ethos - credibility
Pathos - emotional appeal
Logos - logical appeal (statistics/charts)
The five elements of plot:
1. Exposition
2. Rising action
3. Climax (conflict is resolved)
4. Falling action
5. Resolution
The main character in a literary work.
What is protagonist
A verb with “to” in front of it. It can be used as nouns, adjectives, or adverbs
What are infinitives
The conclusion should include:
•Rephrase your central idea and main points.
•Summarize your main points.
•Answer the “So what?” question.
The conclusion should include:
•Rephrase your claim.
•Summarize your main points.
•Answer the “So what?” question.
•Call to action.
5 steps of the writing process
1.Prewrite – brainstorm some topics
2.Draft
3.Revise
4.Edit
5. Publish
Represents an idea, quality, or concept larger than itself.
What is symbolism
What are the 5 verb moods?
1. Indicative
2. Imperative
3. Subjunctive
4. Conditional
5. Interrogative