Types of Writing
ELA Vocab
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Narrative Story Structure
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100

When a narrator uses "I, Me," it is written in this perspective

What is First Person

100

words that mean the same as another are called 

What is synonym?

100

What nationality is Ms. Alvarado 

Mexican

100

The turning point of the story, where the conflict reaches its highest point of intensity.

climax

100

 What comes once in a minute, twice in a moment, but never in a thousand years?

the letter M

200

 a style that allows the writer to tell a story

Narrative

200

Words that mean the opposite of another are called 

Antonyms 

200

Where is Mr. Rings from?

Nigeria 

200

The conclusion of the story, where the conflict is resolved and loose ends are tied up.

resolution

200

There are seven apples and you take away three of them. How many apples do you have? 

The answer is three because that’s how many apples you took.

300

aims to inform the reader about a specific topic, presenting facts, details, and explanations without expressing personal opinions or trying to persuade

informative

300

express the meaning of (the writer or speaker or something written or spoken) using different words, especially to achieve greater clarity.

paraphrase

300

Where is Ms. Anderson from?

414

300

Introduces the characters, setting, and initial situation, establishing the context for the story. 


Exposition

300

What college did Ms. Anderson attend?

Alverno 

400

aims to convince the reader to believe or act in a certain way by presenting logical arguments, evidence, and compelling language, often used in essays, advertisements, and speeches.

persuasive

400

quote (a passage, book, or author) as evidence for or justification of an argument or statement, especially in a scholarly work

Cite

400

Which one of your Middle school teacher(s) have 1 son

Ms. A

Ms.Woods

400

The events that follow the climax, as the conflict begins to resolve.

falling action

400

Beside the middle school staff name 5 different staff members at Grantosa and tell me their roles

answers vary 

500

The message or lesson that can apply to you/me

What is theme?

500

A direct comparison to something that DOES NOT USE like or as.  

Metaphor 

500

Where is Ms. Woods  from?

Mississippi

500

Name both of the narrative writings we did trimester 2

Luckiest Day

Memorable event in elementary

500

Ms. Anderson's favorite saying 

Back in my day

600

\What is the type of writing we are currently working on?

argumentative

600

What does the word tenacious mean in the following sentence:

Even though Jackson was smaller than his other teammates, his tenacious attitude allowed him to accomplish as much as they did.

extremely persistent; never giving up or letting anyone get in his way

600

How long have each one of your teachers been at Grantosa?

Ms. A-6

Ms.Anderson-3

Mr. Rings- 2

Ms. Woods-20

600

Develops the conflict or problem, building suspense and tension as the story progresses.

rising action

600

Besides education what else did Ms.McDaniels Major in or have a degree in?

Music