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use the same consonant at the beginning of each stressed syllable in a line of verse
alliteration
words that express emotion:Examples:WOW!OUCH!
interjections
tells a story
narrative
the perspective from which a story is told
points of view
main part of the word that provides the word's basic meaning
root words
an adjective that compares two things they end with "er"
comparative
introduces/first paragraph of an essay;grab readers attention and states the main idea
introductory paragraph
is the use of words that sound like words they describe
onomatopoeia
A writing prompt gives definition and direction to the assigned topic. It can be as simple as a general idea, or complex enough to define the position of the thesis as well as the supporting paragraph.
writing prompt
comparison using like or as
simile
joins words or groups of words Example:and,but,or
conjunctions
an idea that is suggested or inferred but not stated directly
implied main idea
noun-verb-adjective-pronoun-adverb-preposition conjunction-interjection
parts of speech
a punctuation mark (:) used after a word introducing a series or an example or an explanation (or after the salutation of a business letter)
colon
A simple retelling of what you've just read.
summary
extravagant exaggeration
hyperbole
found in the first and last sentence of the paragraph/found in the first and last paragraph of the story
stated main idea
A figure of speech in which an object or animal is given human feelings, thoughts, or attitudes
personification
punctuation mark that separates two independent clauses in a sentence. Ex. Gertrude was unhappy about her grades; she will try harder this grading period.
semi colon
compares three or more things - oldest, wisest, shortest
superlative adjective
an expression that cannot be understood if taken literally example:get your head out of the clouds
idiom
comparing not using like or as
metaphor
The sequence of events in a story
plot
A book, magazine article, web site, or other credible information source used to research a report or project
reference source
the main idea of the story
theme