Argumentative Writing
What is a sentence that grabs your reader and makes them want to read your essay?
A hook!
What is the purpose of expository writing?
To EXPLAIN an idea/ fact/ process to your audience.
What is the second part of a narrative plot?
Rising Action!
What is the preposition in this sentence?
Most fortune cookies are made in the United States.
in!
Greek and Latin!
What is the word for evidence used in writing that is always true?
Fact!
What are words such as "first, next, then, finally, etc." called?
transition words!
What is the type of character that is NOT fully developed?
Flat Character!
People, as well as Newsweek, (is/are) published weekly.
is!
Time, Life, and Sports Illustrated (is/are) owned by Time Inc.
are!
In our classroom debate, Jeremy and Lucia were on the side that agreed with the proposition.
What is the vocabulary word for "the side that agreed with the proposition?"
Affirmative side!
What is it called when you organize your writing before you put it into paragraphs?
Outlining!
What is the height of conflict in a story called?
Climax!
In many instruments the strings themselves make little sound the vibration is amplified by the body of the instrument.
Where should the semicolon be placed>
After sound/ Before the!
What is wrong with the following sentence?
"Everyone get in line" Mr. Moreno called. "It is time to board the buses."
There needs to be a comma after line and before the closing quotation!
What is an argument or set of reasons put forward to oppose an idea developed in another argument?
A counterargument!
What is the statement called that is found at the beginning of an essay that explains your main point?
Thesis!
What is the exchange of words between two or more characters called?
Dialogue!
I just want to know (who/whom) made this delicious meal?
who!
What is the direct object?
A rolling stone gathers no moss.
moss!
What is the word to provide a sound reason for (someone) to do something?
Persuade!
What are TWO of the three things to include in your conclusion?
Restate your hook, overview your main points, and include a final thought!
What is the name of a character that changes over the course of a story?
What is the direct object in this sentence?
The cat in gloves catches no mice.
Mice!
My parents will accept (whoever/ whomever) I choose as a spouse.
whomever!