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Grammar
Vocabulary
Forms/Modes
Elaboration
Introductions and Conclusions
100
This is a word that is similar to another. Example: Huge is a _________ for big.
What is SYNONYM?
100
The middle part of an essay is called the ________.
What is BODY?
100
This type of writing is directed to a specific audience and includes a greeting and salutation.
What is LETTER?
100
This type of elaboration is a personal story or narrative meant to support a point made by the writer.
What is ANECDOTE?
100
What two things MUST you have in an introduction?
What are a HOOK and a THESIS STATEMENT/TOPIC SENTENCE?
200
Words can be made up of three parts: the root or base word, a prefix, and a __________.
What is SUFFIX?
200
This is an argument meant to oppose another argument.
What is COUNTERARGUMENT?
200
This type of writing is intended to convince an audience to do something or believe something.
What is PERSUASIVE?
200
When describing something in your writing, you rely on these.
What are THE 5 SENSES?
200
In a persuasive piece of writing, your conclusion must contain a statement letting your reader know what you expect of them. This statement is called a _______.
What is CALL TO ACTION?
300
Two major sentence errors that can confuse your readers: 1) One is missing a noun or verb. 2) One has too many verbs and not enough punctuation.
What are FRAGMENT and RUN-ON?
300
This is restating someone else's information in your own words?
What is PARAPHRASING?
300
This type of writing is opinion-based and is often seen in newpapers and magazines.
What is EDITORIAL?
300
When you provide a reason or opinion, it is important to back it up with __________.
What is FACTUAL EVIDENCE or just FACTS or EVIDENCE.
300
A persuasive conclusion MUST contain these 4 elements.
What are SUMMARY OF MAIN POINTS, RESTATEMENT OF THESIS, CALL TO ACTION, and TIE-IN TO THE INTRODUCTION (ECHO)?
400
A word has a literal definition, but it can also carry with it a certain feeling. For example, there is a difference between "casualties" and "dead". They both mean the same thing but casualities has a less negative ________.
What is CONNOTATION?
400
This type of language consists of words with strongly positive or negative connotations, intended to influence a reader's attitude.
What is LOADED LANGUAGE?
400
Provide 3 examples of Expository Writing.
What are: How-to/Instructions, News Articles, Reports, Manuals, Pamplets, Signs, Text Books, Reference Books, Biography/Autobiography... (anything intended to inform and that does not include the writer's opinion)?
400
Newspaper articles rely on this strategy. They usually provide them within the first paragraph or two.
What are the 5 Ws and the H?
400
Provide 4 elaboration strategies you can use to hook your reader in the introduction.
What are PROVIDE A SHOCKING FACT/STATEMENT/STATISTIC, QUOTE/DIALOGUE, SCENARIO/ANECDOTE, ASK A THOUGHT-PROVOKING QUESTION, DESCRIBE/EXPLAIN A CONTRASTING SITUATION...
500
You cannot use a pronoun unless you have already named the original person or object. In grammatical terms, the original person or object named in a sentence or paragraph is the pronoun's _________.
What is ANTECEDENT?
500
You can create mood/emotion in your writing by using these three strategies.
What are IMAGERY, STYLE, TONE. (Specifically, humor, metaphors/similes, figurative language, long/short sentences, and word choices)?
500
This type of writing is meant to explain and explore a literary text (poem, story, novel, play). It usually includes a brief summary, a discussion of character motivation, theme, symbols, etc. The writer may conclude with a personal reflection or connection to the world.
What is LITERARY ANALYSIS?
500
There are many types of appeal used in persuasive writing. Name 3.
What are EMOTIONAL, LOGICAL, ETHICAL, BANDWAGON, PITY/FEAR/VANITY, TESTIMONIAL
500
BONUS QUESTION (candy treat).... List everything you must do during the writing process. And which parts are done quickly/slowly?
What are BRAINSTORM/T-CHART (fast), OUTLINE (slow), DRAFT (fast), REVISE/EDIT (slow), and FINAL DRAFT (carefully...speed depends on your handwriting)?