Essay Parts
The last paragraph of an essay that summarizes the most important parts of the essay
Conclusion
The "big point" or the most important idea the writer is trying to communicate
Main idea
This is the term that describes the first few sentences of the introduction in order to get the reader's attention
Hook, "hook the reader"
WORD CHOICE.
Ex: in humorous essays, authors will use funny names, slang etc.
Diction
When writing a biography you should include the ____ and ____ of their birth.
Place and date
The way the author expresses their attitude through their writing is called...
Tone
The sentences within the paragraph that tell us more about the main idea
Supporting details
You need to research to get information to back up you argument- what are two sources of research you can use?
Internet, library, newspapers, interviews, surveys..
a style of humor that makes light of subject matter that is generally considered taboo, particularly subjects that are normally considered serious or painful to discuss (ex: death)
Dark humor
a newspaper article written by or on behalf of an editor that gives an opinion on a topical issue.
Editorial
Authors Purpose PIE (persuade.....) what is the "I" and "e"?!
inform, entertain
The message, moral or lesson of the story
Theme
In order to persuade someone in an essay, the writer must take a _______ for OR against something.
position, stance, side..
Something in a restrained or subtle manner. Ex: You dent the entire side of your car → “It’s only a little scratch”
Understatement
When you write a biography about yourself...
AUTO-BIOGRAPHY
One sentence that tells your reader the main points of your topic and states the overall "plan" of your essay
Thesis Statement
Main Idea: Maria cleans the house for her mother. What is an appropriate title?
Some possible options: Maria Cleans, Maria Cleans the House etc.
Using logic (facts/statistics) to persuade someone is called ....
Logos
An intentional and often outrageous exaggeration..
Hyperbole
Name at least 3 things you want to include in a biography.
Birth date, death date and cause, accomplishments, family life, childhood, legacy..
Usually the first sentence of a body paragraph that expresses the main idea of what that paragraph is going to be
Topic sentence
If the main idea is not explicitly said, it is called a _____ main idea.
Implied
Appealing to human emotion in order to persuade is called ....
Pathos
This type of humor is when you make fun of yourself
self-depricating
This is a scoring tool that tells you exactly what you need to do to get a specific score..
Rubric