This statement tells the reader what the rest of your paper will be about.
What is thesis/position statement?
100
Say your a typical person who lives a well-rounded life...
What error is in the above sentence?
What is your?
100
This is comparing two unlike things using the words like or as.
What is simile
100
The first step before reading and annotating a piece.
What is number the paragraphs?
100
Evidence relying on measurable numbers and figures.
What is statistical?
200
This is used to inform your reader about what you would like them to do after they have read your essay.
What is the call to action/invitation?
200
It made it's own power, was earthquake and storm-proof, and was made of brick.
What error is in the above sentence?
What is it's?
200
This is used when an object represents an entirely different meaning that is much deeper and more significant.
What is symbolism?
200
These are things you should read carefully, if you are reading a play/drama.
What are the stage directions?
200
Evidence that comes from a personal story or experience.
What is anecdotal?
300
This is when you introduce one point from your the opposing side of your argument.
What is a counter argument?
300
I went riding, skiing, and I bowled.
What error is in the above sentence?
What is I bowled?
300
This technique is used to represent objects, actions and ideas in such a way that it appeals to our physical senses.
What is imagery?
300
The person who the writer is targeting to read their piece.
Who is the audience?
300
Evidence that relies facts and makes sense.
What is logical?
400
These are the three main parts of the persuasive body paragraph.
What is reason, support, and example?
400
Being able to change the type size and font which is easy to do is a great advantage.
What error is in the above sentence?
What is missing commas for "which is easy"?
400
When an author uses human qualities for something that is not human.
What is personification?
400
The author's feelings about the topic.
What is tone?
400
Evidence in the form of a comparison. When one piece of information is too difficult to understand or under researched this can create a better understanding.
What is analogy?
500
This is used in the final paragraph to get the reader to see your point of view.
What is rebuttal?
500
The fabric must be washed in cold water, line-dried, and pressed with a cool iron.
Is the above sentence parallel?
What is no?
500
This technique is used step by step in literature to highlight and explain the details about a character in a story.
What is characterization?
500
This is when you draw a conclusion based off of clues given in the text.
What is an inference?
500
These two types of evidence are the ones that will be easiest for you to use on the STAAR.