Clauses
Monday is the day when I have my doctor’s appointment.
Identify the adjective clause
when I have my doctor's appointment.
An appeal to emotion. An advertisement using this grouping technique will attempt to evoke an emotional response in the consumer.
Pathos
How many paragraphs are in a standard essay?
What is included in the exposition of a narrative?
Beginning of the story where the characters and setting is introduced.
What role does vivid sensory detail play in descriptive writing?
It paints a picture in the reader's mind using the five senses: sight, hearing, touch, smell, and taste.
The art class that Lucas takes focuses on design.
Identify the adjective clause and the noun it modifies.
that Lucas takes
An advertisement using this grouping technique will give you the evidence and statistics you need to fully understand what the product does.
Logos
What is the structure of an essay?
Introductory Paragraph, Body Paragraphs, and Concluding Paragraphs
What is included in the climax of a narrative piece?
This is the highest point of interest.
How can figurative language be included in descriptive writing?
It uses analogies similes, and metaphors to help paint a picture in the reader's mind.
Identify the clause and its type.
The house on the left, which belongs to Nicole, is up for sale.
The adjective clause clause:
which belongs to Nicole modifies the noun house, providing additional information about it.
An advertisement using this grouping technique will try to convince you that the company is more reliable, honest, and credible; therefore, you should buy its product.
Ethos
What is the purpose of a hook?
To capture the reader's attention from the very beginning of an essay.
What is included in the rising action of a narrative.
The conflict starts to develop
What is meant by precise language being used in descriptive language?
Use specific adjectives, nouns and strong action verbs to give life to the picture you are painting in the reader's mind.
Identify the clause and state its type.
Jennifer scrubbed the bathtub until her arms ached.
(This adverb clause describes how Jennifer scrubbed.)
Everyone is going to get the new smart phone when it comes out this weekend.
Which persuasive technique is being used here.
Bandwagon
Name the elements of the introductory paragraph.
Hook, Background Information, Thesis
What is the resolution of a narrative?
The end result of a story.
How can you write a descriptive piece in an organized manner?
By describing time in chronological order, location using spatial order, and order of importance.
Identify the clause and tell what type it is.
After having my wisdom teeth out, I had a milkshake for dinner because I couldn’t chew anything.
because I couldn’t chew anything.
(This adverb clause describes why I had a milkshake for dinner.)
Melts In Your Mouth, Not In Your Hand (M&Ms)
Slogan
What is a thesis statement?
It is usually found at the end of the introductory paragraph. The thesis states the main point of the essay.
What are the elements of plot?
Exposition (Introduction), Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution
Add some elements of description to this piece so that it paints a picture in the reader's mind.
The vehicles were had on their lights, and some police men came out. One of them went towards the car as Marie opened the door.
The three vehicles were all police cars, and two still had their lights flashing. Several policemen leaped out. One of them rushed towards the car as Marie opened the door. He took her by the hand.