A comparison of two unlike things using like or as is a(n) ________.

An implied comparison between two relatively unlike things is a(n) ________.

An exaggerated statement used to heighten effect is a(n) ________.

Giving human qualities to nonhuman things is called ________.

The repetition of initial consonant sounds is called ________.

An expression whose meaning is not predictable from the usual meaning of the words in the expression is called a(n) ________.

Words that mimic sounds are called ________.

What structure helps improve the clarity and efficiency of your writing?

What does parallel structure do?

Using some of the text exactly the way it appears, using quotation marks and giving credit to the author is called ________.

When do you use quotes?

Rewriting some of the text using your own words to express the same idea, while giving credit to the author is called ______.

When should you paraphrase?

The _______ tells the reader what the rest of the essay is about. This is a fact that the writer wants to prove or explain. The rest of the paper's job is to prove this.

The ________ is different than your thesis statement. This shows only what the paragraph it is attached to is about.

_________ are clues that can serve as direct links to the meanings of unfamiliar words.

_________ are less obvious than direct context clues. They can be found in specific examples, in the tone or setting or a piece, or in results and consequences

______ is the overall feelings the reader gets from reading the author's words. This is shown through:
•_______ (The time and place in which the action of the story takes place)
•______ ( The author's attitude towards the audience, the subject or a character
•_______(Word choice)

When the character faces a struggle against another character. May be a disagreement or an issue and can be mental or physical.

When the character faces a struggle that involves elements of nature that are beyond his/her control.

When the character battles what they perceive to be an unjust or unfair element of government or culture.

When the character struggles against a machine or technology.

The character faces a struggle within himself/herself

When there is struggle within the mind of a character.

When there is a struggle between a character and an outside force.

Introduces the setting and that characters. Reveals the conflict or sets the stage for it.

First conflict and hooks the reader in and is event that moves the story forward.

Introduces obstacles that make conflict more complicated. Builds suspense as "the plot thickens."

Turning point in the story and the moment of greatest suspense. Presents the conflict at its most intense and dramatic moment.

Reveals the outcomes of the story's climax, eases tension and shows how main character resolves conflict.

Reveals the story's final outcome and ties up any loose ends.

What is CER?

What is a claim?

What is evidence?

What is reasoning?

Begins with a preposition and ends with a noun or a pronoun.

The noun at the end of the prepositional phrase.

A singular subject gets a _______ verb.
A plural subject gets a _______ verb.

A _________ subjects' subjects are joined by and usually take a plural verb, unless the _________ subject is used as a single unit. Then it takes a singular verb.

A _______ is a word used in place of a noun. A(n) _______ is the word a personal pronoun refers to.

________ pronouns change their forms to reflect person, number and case.
Number: Pronouns can be _______ or _______
Case: Personal pronouns change their ______ depending how they are used in a sentence. Each pronoun has three cases: ______,______,______.

Pronouns must agree with their antecedents in _______,_______,_______.

______________ pronouns take singular verbs while ____________ pronouns take plural verbs.