Persuasive/Argumentative
A statement that includes your claim and reasons in your introduction and conclusion paragraph in an argumentative essay is called this
What is a THESIS?
The purpose of informative writing
What is TO INFORM or EXPLAIN?
TRUE or FALSE
You have to cite textual evidence in narrative.
ex. In source 3, the author states, "95% of students like to eat pepperoni pizza."
What is false.
A device used to get the reader's attention in the introduction
What is a HOOK?
This is what you start each sentence with
What is a CAPITAL LETTER?
Restate this in the conclusion
What is the CLAIM or THESIS? (And the reasons!)
What should be included in your introduction paragraph?
What is the hook, background/bridge sentence, and THESIS?
The people in a story are called this.
What are CHARACTERS?
This is the format all BODY paragraphs should follow in an argumentative or informative essay.
What is AXES?
This is where the period goes in an eXample sentence
What is after the parenthesis?
In an argument, you should include a statement about what the other side might say. This is called...
What is counterargument?
Every body paragraph should include at least one piece of textual evidence. What do you include right after that evidence?
What is a parenthetical citation?
This is the main problem in a story.
What is conflict?
This is the correct way to indent
What is press TAB?
These are the three elements/parts of an eXample sentence.
What are lead in, direct quote, and citation.
The Author's Purpose of argumentative writing is
What is TO PERSUADE? (convince)
Stealing other people’s writing or ideas
What is PLAGIARISM?
This is the moment in the story when everything changes. Typically it is near the end, and often it is very exciting.
What is the climax?
(not bolded, not italicized, not different/larger font)
When you are done writing your essay, what should you do next?
Which is revise and edit?
The last 2-3 sentences of your conclusion paragraph are
What is a THESIS RECAP AND INSIGHTFUL ENDING?
The correct format for a parenthetical citation.
What is ([author's last name] [page #]).?
Name 3 types of figurative language.
Onomatopoeia, synonym, and hyperbole
(different ones could be used)
Words used to help paragraphs and sentences flow smoothly (first, next, last, in addition, as a result, in conclusion etc.) HINT: It is often the first word in a new paragraph
What is TRANSITION WORDS?
Give a description of the 3 types of writing.
Informative: gives information about a topic
Argumentative: you try to prove a claim
Narrative: you create a story based on the topic