Writing and Literary Terms

Writing and Literary Terms

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English

6th - 8th Grade

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Amanda Richards

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

introduction

Back

The OPENING of a piece of writing that states the topic and main points.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

thesis statement

Back

A statement in the INTRODUCTION that states the author's POSITION or CLAIM on the topic.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

transition

Back

A word, phrase, or sentence that MOVES THE WRITING along in a way that feels comfortable.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

conclusion

Back

The CLOSING of a piece of writing that restates the topic and main points.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

narrative

Back

A type of writing that is a STORY, real or fictional, that include a PLOT.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

research paper

Back

A type of writing that gives FACTS about a topic and includes REFERENCES that CITE where information was found.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

essay

Back

A type of writing that ANSWERS A QUESTION and provides EVIDENCE (proof) that their answer is logical.

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