Vocabulary
A thought or idea; can not be touched
Abstract
“Jordan sat quietly at his desk. He tapped his pencil three times before writing. His classmates thought it was annoying, but Jordan believed it was the only way he could pass.”
3rd Person Omniscent
Using "like" or "as" to make a comparison
Simile
This punctuation goes at the end of sentence.
Period
The first step in the writing process is...
Brainstorm/Prewrite
Wasting Time
Dawdle
“I couldn’t stop thinking about the test. My stomach twisted as I walked into the classroom, pretending to look calm.”
1st Person
Direct comparison between two things.
Metaphor
This punctuation is used to make brief pauses in a sentence.
Comma
The final step in the writing process is...
Publishing/Finalizing/Typing
Combining things into one; becoming more solid
Consolidation
“You walk through the empty hallway, your footsteps echoing against the lockers. A feeling of unease creeps over you.”
2nd Person
Giving human-like abilities to non human things.
Personification
This punctuation takes the place of a letter and combines two words into one.
Apostrophe
After prewriting, the next step is...
Rough Draft
cause a severe loss in the dignity of and respect for (someone or something).
Demean
“Maya clutched her book tightly. The teacher noticed her hands shaking, and several students silently hoped they wouldn’t be chosen either.”
3rd Person Limited
When the first letter of a word is repeated over and over.
Example: Shelly sells seashells by the seashore.
Alliteration
These go at the beginning and end of the dialogue.
Quotation Marks.
The part of the writing process where the paper is looked over for mistakes
Proofreading/Editing
Overjoyed
Elated
“The teacher called for silence. The students exchanged glances, but no one dared to speak. The room was still.”
3rd Person Objective
Descriptive words that give the description of a sound.
Onomotapoeia
omg, tgif, and idk are examples of...
Abbreviations
This part of the process is when you make corrections to your paper
Revising