Sentence Structure
Simple Sentence
Connotation
Meaning of a word based on the context
hyperbole
An extreme exaggeration
Citations found within the text.
Topic Sentence
What is the first sentence of the paragraph that states the topic and/or claim for that paragraph.
A sentence that has two independent thoughts joined together with a comma and a FANBOY.
Compound Sentence
Theme
What is the overall lesson learned from the reading selection
Irony
When the exact opposite of what is predicted happens
The size of the font that is consistent with MLA formatting guidelines.
What is 11 point font
What are the supporting details.
When is it appropriate to use a semicolon?
What is in between two complete thoughts that are closely related
The main idea of a reading selection
What is central Idea
Euphemism
A blind term that is replacing a harsh term.
The style of font used for MLA writing
What is Times New Roman
Paraphrase
What is putting the textual evidence into your own words.
The acronym for conjunctive adverbs
What is THAMO
Topic
What are 1-3 words that describe the subject of the text.
Referencing a text used in your writing
Analysis
What is the statement that proves the evidence supports the topic sentence.
For, And, Nor, or, But , Yet, So
What are the FANBOYS
Thesis
Idiom
What is a phrase or expression whose meaning cannot be understood by the literal definition of its words
The title should be placed where in your document.
What is the center after the headings on the left-hand side.
Concluding sentence
What is the last sentence of the paragraph that brings everything together.