Narrative
An engaging opening sentence that grabs the reader’s attention is called a ________
A hook
A writer’s position on a topic is called a __________________.
Claim
The __________________ paragraph wraps up the essay and restates the main idea.
The conclusion
Mrs. Brannon's least favorite thing to do is_______.
Repeating herself
These are the punctuation marks that tell the reader someone is speaking.
Quotation marks
Conversations between characters are called __________________.
Dialogue
The __________________ statement clearly states the writer’s argument in the introduction.
Thesis
The __________________ is the central point of an informational text.
The main idea
The process of studying or comparing the parts of something (like two texts) means to ______ it. (Starts with the letter A)
Analyze
Do this every time a new person begins to speak.
Indent
The sequence of events in a story is called the __________________.
Plot
The opposing viewpoint is called a __________________.
Counterclaim
Words like “for example” and “in addition” are called __________________.
Transitions
To draw a conclusion or opinion because of known facts or evidence. (starts with the letter I)
Inference
The first word inside the quotation marks must be _______.
Capitalized
The people, animals, or figures in a story are called __________________.
Characters
Explaining how the evidence supports the claim is called __________________.
Reasoning
Informational writing should have an __________________ tone. Based on facts, not opinions.
Objective
These are the 6 steps that an argumentative essay needs.
Claim, Evidence, Reasoning, Counterclaim, Rebuttal, Conclusion
When using dialogue tags don't forget this term: ____ is dead!
Said
The time and place of a story is the_________
Setting
Facts, statistics, and quotes used to support a claim are called __________________.
Evidence
Facts and examples that explain the topic are called __________________.
Supporting Details
These are the 6 steps that every narrative needs to have.
Exposition, conflict, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution.
This is another name for an "action beat".
Dialogue tag