A
Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers
Alliteration
+6 points
-However
-Although
-In contrast
Compare and Contrast
- 5 points
-As a result
-Because of
-For this reason
Cause and Effect
+ 5 points
The choice of words and phrases a writer or speaker uses to express their ideas.
Diction
-10 points
-Persuade
-Inform
-Entertain
-Explain
-Describe
P.I.E.E.D
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The use of logic or evidence to appeal to the readers to appeal to the reader.
Logos
-4 points
2 or more Independant Clauses
Compound Sentence
-9 points
A verb form that is used
when talking about
something that is not
yet true or expressing
dreams/wishes.
Subjunctive Verb Mood
- 7 points
An argument that may sound convincing or true but is actually flawed.
Logical Fallacy
+ 9 points
"When Tim stood up to the school bully, his friends called him a David facing Goliath."
Allusion
-20 points
"After failing the test,
John decided to throw
in the towel and drop
the class."
Idiom
+10 points
A way of persuading people by showing that you're trustworthy, knowledgeable, or have good character. The writer is trying to convince you to believe them based on their credentials, reputation, or expertise
Ethos
-3 points
-To begin with
-Next
-In conclusion
Chronological Order Transition Words
- 8 points
A way of speaking or writing that appeals to people's emotions. The writer is trying to make you feel something specific—like sadness, sympathy, anger, or joy—to convince you or connect with you.
Pathos
+ 4 points
"Learning a new language is like building a house—you need to lay a strong foundation of basic vocabulary before constructing complex sentences and grammar."
Analogy
+2 points
“Life is a winding river, carrying us through calm waters and turbulent rapids as we journey toward the vast ocean of eternity."
Metaphor
+1 point
The choice of words and phrases a writer or speaker uses to express their ideas
Diction
- 6 points
The study of where words come from and how their meanings have changed over time.
Etymology
-1 point
Rhetorical device where an author appeals to the popularity of a belief or action to convince an audience of its validity
Bandwagon Effect
+8 points
"My backpack weighs a ton after getting all those textbooks.
Hyperbole
-30
2 or more Independent Clauses and 1 or more Dependent Clauses
Compound Complex Sentence
+3 points
1 Independent Clause and 1 or more Dependent Clause
Complex Sentence
+ 10 points
1 Independent Clause
Simple Sentence
+ 7 points
The way verbs are used to form questions.
Interrogative Verb Mood
+25 points
A verb form that indicates that an action is dependent on another condition being met.
Conditional Verb Mood
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