Types of Paragraphs
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Types of Writing
100
Details in the order in which they happened. Often used for narrating personal experiences, describing steps in a process, or explaining events.
What is Time Order
100
What is being advertised? a. video game console b. a driving video game c. the Dodge company d. Dodge Avenger
What is D. Dodge Avenger
100
The words at the top of the page. The words represent the first and last words found on the page of a dictionary.
What are Guide Words
100
This is an alphabetical list of the key terms in the text, usually found in the back of the book. They might include names of people, events, and places. They are useful tools to help you understand the specialized language of the subject.
What is a glossary.
100
Creates an impression about a person, an object, or an experience by presenting details relating to sight, sound, smell, touch, or taste.
What is Descriptive writing
200
Details are arranged in spatial order. Often used in descriptive paragraphs.
What is Order of Importance.
200
Which of the following characteristics is NOT likely of the target market? a. Male B. middle-class C. Over 40 years old D. Video game console owner
What is C, over 40 years old.
200
What is the difference between a connotation and a denotation?
What is connotation is the associated meaning. Denotation is the exact definition.
200
A list of the major chapters and parts of a book, including the page numbers on which each section can be found. The purpose of a table of contents is to help you find specific sections of the book quickly and easily. This is usually found at the beginning of the book.
What is table of contents.
200
Attempts to convince readers to take a specific course of action or adopt the writer's viewpoint.
What is Persuasive writing.
300
I slammed my right foot down, frustrated that I was already 15 minutes late for my curfew. I noted the sharp left turn, inching closer and closer before me. "EEEk!" My tires screeched as I peeled around the corner. Next, the red and blue flashing lights roared, speeding toward me from behind a tree. Quickly, I turned my steering wheel to an open, empty lane. Finally, the four words came that ended my life: "License and registration, please."
What is Cause/Effect
300
The target market would appreciate... a. the game controller being attached to a real car b. small image in the upper right, reading "Buckle up" c. The funny license plate d. The white background
What is A, the game controller being attached to a real car.
300
Where do you find the pronunciation of a word in the dictionary?
What is the right after the term, it is found in between slash marks. Ex: flagrant /fley-gruhnt/ adj. 1. shockingly noticeable or evident; obvious; glaring
300
Words to take note of.
What is bold face.
300
Used to furnish evidence, describe a process, or create an impression. They help make writing vivid and believable.
What are supporting details.
400
There are three types of shoes suitable for school wear. The first type is flip flops. These are best for wearing in warm weather, but they will always do if you are running late and don't have time to match. A downside of flip flops, though, is that people often step on the backs in hallways, which can be both painful and annoying. A second type of appropriate school footwear is the tennis shoe. Tennis shoes can be simple and functional, like the New Balance or Nike running shoe, or they can truly show your style, like the Nike Shox or sparkly Coach "C" shoes.
What is Classification Order
400
Which of the following messages is the company trying to get across? A. Driving the Avenger is like grabbing life by the horns. B. Playing this game is as fun as drive as driving a real car. C. Dodge cars are better than video games. D. The Avenger is as fun to drive as video games are to play.
What is D, the Avenger is as fun to drive as video gams are to play.
400
Where do you find the part of speech of a word in the dictionary?
What is right after the pronunciation key.
400
These are brief sections at the beginning of the chapters. They can be part of a page, or they may go on for several pages. Their purpose is to give you an idea of what you will be reading.
What are chapter previews.
400
Provides information, discusses ideas, or explains a process.
What is Expository
500
When sky diving, make sure you have a functional parachute strapped to you. Don't take any medication that makes you drowsy since you mustn't fall asleep after you jump. Wear protective gear. Learn how to jump. Don't leap until you're over land. Pull the cord at the right time. Don't panic. Lastly, do not eat a cake as you are skydiving.
What is Listing Order
500
What is ironic about this advertisement? a. that people might actually like a game about driving a car. b. That the horns of the Dodge logo resemble the game controller. c. That the ad seems to suggest the unreal games are often better than real life. d. That there are really no "horns" by which to "grab life"
What is B. That the horns of the Dodge logo resemble the game controller.
500
Which of the definitions of cordial listed above is used in this sentence: Most students knew about their teacher's cordial dislike for the president, so they didn't bring up politics in class. 1. tending to revive, cheer, or invigorate. 2. heartfelt, hearty
What is heartfelt, hearty
500
Give information, show processes, or make comparisons, usually in column form.
What are charts.
500
[Taken from Rebecca Walker’s Essay, “Before Hip-hop was Hip-Hop] “I can’t say much about hip-hop today, but I can say that old hip-hop, original hip-hop, changed my life forever. I only lived in the “Boogie Down Bronx” for a year, but those twelve months gave me so much. I learned that art could bring people together and make them forget their differences.” What type of essay is this?
What is Narrative.