Freshman Composition Final
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Coach Combs Final
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 sequence of events, highly descriptive, dialogue a must | list the characteristics of a narrative essay |
| concentrate on vivid language, incorporates the 5 senses, usually 5 paragraphs, 3rd person | list the characteristics of an expository essay |
| given facts, reasons, or examples, no dialogue, highly structured, transition words a must, non-opinionated | list the characteristics of a expository essay |
| convince the reader that the point of view or course of action recommended by the writer is valid, develop a limited topic which is well defined and debatable | list the characteristics of a persuasive essay |
| look for common mistakes, read one sentence at a time, use dictionary | describe the process of proof-reading/editing |
| organizing and making changes to content, organization, style | describe the process of revision |
| voice | the unique way in which a writer expresses himself or herself on paper |
| tone | expresses the author's attitude toward his or her subject |
| audience | the intended reader, average Joe who is ignorant the audience |
| the audience of type of paper | what or who decides what the level of formality or voice used in a paper |
| prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, publishing | list the 5 steps of the writing process |
| intro, body, conclusion | list the three parts of every written assignment |
| suppoting sentences with explanation, examples, reasons, and concluding sentences | list the parts of every paragraph for it to be complete |
| must go through the writing process | when is a writing assignment ready for publication? |
| expository | what type of essay are you reading if it tell about the Civil War? |
| persuasive | what type of essay are you reading if it is a copy of a political speech? |
| narrative | what type of essay are you reading if it tells the story of the three bears? |
| descriptive | what type of essay are you reading if it tells you the characteristics/traits of a person? |
| the 5 senses | what should a descriptive essay appeal to? |
| writing about anything that pops into your head | what does freewriting mean? |
| conflict | a struggle between opposing forces |
| resolution | the solution to the conclusion |
| a way of regarding a situation | what is perspective? |
| limited | 3rd person; see action hears dialogue |
| omniscient | 3rd person; see all, hear all, know all |
| action verbs | "show me" means |
| linking verbs | "tell me" means |
| address the audience, issue writer's stance, and action called for | what should be included in a persuasive introduction |
| name calling | links negative symbol with a person, idea, etc. |
| glittering generalities | be as vague as possible; emotionally appealing words |
| euphemisms | a nice way of saying a bad thing |
| symbolism | a picture that represents something |
| testimonial | "It works for me, It'll work for you!" |
| plain folks | speakers attempt to convince the audience that they and their ideas are "of the people". |
| bandwagon | "everyone is doing it" |
| fear | scare them into believing |
| business letter, resume, references | what are the main components in a resume |
| block style | name the most common "style" of a business letter |
| the before, after, and during scenes | what are the 3 major parts of a narrative essay |
| dialogue and description | what are the 2 D's to consider when writing a narrative essay? |
| summary, positives, improvements, overall impression | name the four parts of a movie review |
| animals personified, figurative language, new vocabulary, has a moral, has a short and simple story with a lesson | name as many characteristics of a fable as possible |
| characterization | developing a character through how (s)he acts or reacts to a situation |
| theme | the central message of a story |
| moral | lesson about right and wrong |
| demographic | a group of people a specific advertisement is aimed to |
| free verse poetry | no specific meter or rhyme and structure |
| rebuttal | response to a debate partner |
| actions, character description(s), thoughts, and emotions | what is italicized in a dramatic script? |
| character(s) name(s), title of script, word character, word scene | what is bolded in a dramatic script? |
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