Argument
Informational
Express Yourself
Paragraphs
Think, think, think
Misc.
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Argument
Stake out a position and prove why it is a good position for a thinking person to hold. Argument 100 |
Source A place, person, or thing from which something comes or can be obtained. Informational 100 |
Dialogue The conversation between one or more people in a literary work. Express Yourself 100 |
Introduction The opening of an essay or speech, which typically identifies the topic, arouses interest, and prepares the audience for the development of the thesis. Paragraphs 100 | Foreshadowing
A hint given to the reader of what is to come in the story. Think, think, think 100 | Inference
A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning Misc. 100 |
Evidence
The available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid. Argument 200 |
Reliable Consistently good in quality or performance Informational 200 |
Monologue A dramatic speech written to be spoken by a single character to another character or directly to the audience. Express Yourself 200 |
Thesis Your position on the main idea of a paper. Paragraphs 200 |
Cause The motivation or reason why something happens. Think, think, think 200 | Compare
Estimate, measure, or note the similarity between. Misc. 200 |
Claim
In argumentative writing, your position asserted as fact. Argument 300 |
Credible Able to be believed; convincing Informational 300 |
Dialect The form of language spoken by people in a particular region or group which differs in pronunciation, grammar, and word choice. Express Yourself 300 | Topic Sentence Your position on the main idea of a paper. Paragraphs 300 |
Effect A result or consequence. Think, think, think 300 | Contrast
To compare in order to show unlikeness or differences Misc. 300 |
Counterclaim In argumentative writing, the opposing position’s point of view. Argument 400 |
Examples Illustrations or representations of a point. Informational 400 | Multimedia
Using more than one medium of expression or communication. Express Yourself 400 |
Transition The connection (a word, phrase, clause, sentence, or entire paragraph) between two parts of a piece of writing that ties the two pieces together. Paragraphs 400 | Antagonist The person (or situation) which acts in conflict to the protagonist. Think, think, think 400 | Courage The power or quality of dealing with or facing danger, fear, pain, etc.; Misc. 400 |
Refutation In argumentative writing, the process of disproving the counter claim. Argument 500 | Influence
The capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something. Informational 500 | Flashback
A scene within a story that interrupts the sequence of events to relate events that occurred in the past. Express Yourself 500 | Conclusion
The sentences or paragraphs that bring a speech, essay, report, or book to a satisfying and logical end. Paragraphs 500 | Brainstorming Writing the sudden ideas that you have related to a topic. Think, think, think 500 |
Screenplay A script for a film including instructions for sets and camerawork Misc. 500 |
Climax
A decisive moment that is of maximum intensity or is a major turning point in a plot.
Dynamic Character
Leo
A character that undergoes some transformation.
Give an example from Stargirl (other than Stargirl)
Characterization
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In argumentative writing, your position asserted as fact. |
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