Combining, adding, removing/moving, substituting words/sentences in writing to make it better.

Comparing two unlike things using like or as.

Phrases that connect ideas/sentences to make writing flow: To begin with, this demonstrates,

The __________ shown him by his neighbors after the robbery touched him dearly.

Jack's only complaint was that the ________ he was paid hardly reflected the responsibility placed upon him.

The___look on the young lad's face told me that she was somewhere else, and it would be difficult to get her attention.

Sentence that expresses main idea of an essay. Restates prompt and gives at least one reason.

Author’s emotion behind the text that shows his/her attitude toward the subject.

The feeling or atmosphere the author/poet creates. It is felt by the READER.

Author’s word choice and style of expression.

When an author mentions or hints at something that will happen later in the story.

When a character says one thing but means the opposite.

When the author uses satire for amusement or to mock something or someone.

Interjected scene that takes narrative back in time from current point the story has reached.

The time and place where the story occurs. Sets the mood and backdrop of the story.

First person, second person, third person (limited, omniscient, objective).

Descriptive language that applies to the senses: sight, sound, touch, taste, or smell.

When you, the reader, knows something that a character doesn’t know.

Found in brackets, describes the scene and how characters speak.

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

What is the main theme of a story?

Identify the sentence that uses a metaphor.

Which word best completes the sentence: The author's use of _______ creates a vivid picture in the reader's mind.

What is the purpose of a thesis statement in an essay?