Unit 2 SpringBoard Vocabulary

Front

To __________ is to give and receive information.

Back

communicate

Front

An ________ is one event in a series of events.

Back

episode

Front

A story's ________ is the point at which its main conflict is resolved, or its main problem is solved.

Back

resolution

Front

To _______ is to combine parts or elements into a single or unified piece.

Back

synthesize

Front

A _______ _______ is a sentence in the introduction of an essay that states the writer's position or opinion on the topic of the essay.

Back

thesis statement

Front

What states the main ideas of a paragraph?

Back

topic sentence

Front

What is the opening part of an essay called?

Back

introduction

Front

A _______ is a secondary plot that occurs along with a main plot.

Back

subplot

Front

What is the closing or last paragraph of an essay called?

Back

conclusion

Front

The ______ in the introduction is a compelling idea or statement designed to get the reader's attention.

Back

hook