Unit Items
When a portion of the story goes back in time
Flashback or memory moment
The use of clues to suggest events that will happen later in the plot
Foreshadowing
A collection of word pictures that appeal to the reader; uses devices such as metaphor, simile, etc.
Imagery
Name the three parts of an INTRODUCTION.
Hook
Background Information
Thesis statement
A person, place, or thing that represents something beyond its literal meaning. (ex. A heart might represent love.)
Symbolism
A beginning or coming into being
origin
Told by an all-knowing narrator from outside the story who reveals what every character thinks and feels
Third person omniscent point of view
An expression with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the individual words
Idiom
Which writing task does not have a set number of paragraphs?
Aa statement that can be proved by experts, looking up information in a book, etc.
Fact
A personal belief or judgment that can not be proven
Opinion
To stress upon; something that is important
Emphasize
Match each of the following words to their definitions:
1. EFFECT
2. AFFECT
a) what happens as a result of an event or action (what happens after)
b) to influence
1. EFFECT - a) what happens as a result of an event or action (what happens after)
2. AFFECT - b) to influence
What is an external conflict?
A conflict or problem outside of a character
Name the three parts of a CONCLUSION.
Restated thesis
Summary of main points
Insightful statement
When the intended meaning is the opposite of what is expected.
Irony
To examine and judge carefully
Analyze
To think deeply or carefully about.
Reflect
Give an example [of the beginning of a sentence] that would properly cite evidence.
In the article it says,
According to the video,
In the passage it says,
How long should you brainstorm and prewrite before writing your essay?
a) 0 minutes
b) 3-5 minutes
c) 7-9 minutes
d) 12-15 minutes
b) 3-5 minutes
To put all the different parts together to create a whole:
-evaluate texts and ideas.
-compare and contrast texts and ideas.
-reflect on the reading.
Synthesize
If you don't know the answer to a question on the test, what should you do?
a) Take a guess
b) Skip it completely
c) Bookmark it to review later
d) Get up and take a stretch break
c) Bookmark it to review later
Which writing task might ask to complete the following prompt?
Today, you will read a passage from The Count of Monte Cristo as well as a scene from the play Blessings. After you have read the selections and answered some questions, you will write an essay analyzing the themes presented in the two texts.
Literary Analysis
Name the order of information (4) in the BODY paragraphs (think of the formula or acronym).
RACE:
Restate question into topic sentence with text title/claim
Answer
Cite evidence
Explanation of evidence with evidence
Give an example of a properly stated THESIS STATEMENT for the following task:
In Confetti Girl and Tortilla Sun, the narrators have points of view that are different from those of their parents. Write an essay analyzing how these differences in points of view create tension in both stories.
In Confetti Girl and Tortilla Sun, the narrators both disagree with their parents’ points of view, ultimately causing tension in the family.