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allusion. Definition: a reference to something with which the reader is likely familiar, such as a person, place or event from history or literature. Synonyms: indirect, imply Antonym: direct, to the point Sentence: “Follow the yellow - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
allusion Definition: a reference to something
with which the reader is likely familiar, such as a person, place or event
from history or literature.Synonyms: indirect, implyAntonym: direct, to the pointSentence: “Follow the yellow
Brick road” is an allusion to the Wizard of Oz.
Etymology: 1548, Late LatinPart of speech: noun
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argument or persuasive writing
Definition – writing that attempts to prove something is true or convince the reader to adopt the same viewpoint
Synonyms – essay, advertisingAntonyms – biography
aspectDefinition – part or phaseSynonyms – angle, view, facetAntonyms – entire, total Sentence – He considered all aspects of college life.Etymology – 14th Century, MiddleEnglish, from Latin
author’s argument
Definition – the point of view or position the author presents
Synonyms – perspectiveAntonyms – compromiseSentence –
blueprint
Definition: a planSynonyms: design, draft,
model, master plan, game plan
Antonym: disorganized, unplannedSentence: I will create a blueprint
for the house I plan to build.Etymology: 1886Part of speech: noun 5
body paragraphDefinition – the meat of your essay where you will expand upon and support your thesis. Body paragraphs contain a topic sentence, ideas, examples, data, and an ending sentence or transition sentence.
brevityDefinition – shortness of
expressionSynonyms – brief, conciseAntonyms – lengthySentence – Due to brevity,
the essay lacked enough information.
Etymology – 15th Century, from Latin
cause and effectDefinition – the process by which one event brings about another.
Synonyms – reason and resultAntonyms – compareand contrast
Sentence –
chronologicalDefinition – the arrangement of
details in time order (the order in which they actually occurred)
Synonyms – sequential, time orderAntonyms – random, unorganized
Definition – to refer to or quoteSynonym – mention Antonym – plagiarizeEtymology – Middle
English, from Anglo- French, from Latin
15th Century
Sentence – All of the sources I use for my research paper must be cited inmy bibliography.
“All men are created equal.”
From The Declaration of Independence
cite
closureDefinition – a satisfying sense of
finalitySynonyms – satisfying endingAntonyms – continueSentence – The conclusion
provided a sense of closure.Etymology – 14th Century, MiddleEnglish, from Anglo-French, from Latin
compareDefinition – the similarities between two things
Synonyms – analyze, examine
Antonyms – ignore,disregard
compositionDefinition – a piece of writing Synonyms – work, writingAntonyms – readingSentence – Etymology – 14th
Century, Middle English, From Anglo-French, from Latin
concrete ideasDefinition – references to solid
objects, things you can see and touch, visual impact
Antonyms – ideas and thoughts
Sentence – Martin Luther King, Jr. used a concrete idea when
he talked about the “red hills of Georgia.”
contrastDefinition – the differences
between two things
Synonyms – unalike, varyAntonyms –
similaragree
controlling ideaDefinition –the primary idea of
your topic sentence or thesis, expresses your attitude and approach toward your topic
Synonyms – direction, writing strategyAntonyms – scatteredSentence –
collaborateDefinition: Work TogetherSynonyms: Come Together, Team UpAntonym: Disagree, PartSentence: The students will
collaborate in order to complete the project.
Etymology: Latin, 19th Century
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competenceDefinition – have adequate ability
or qualities Synonyms – capabilityAntonyms – unfit, unqualifiedSentence – Every car owner needs a
competent auto mechanic. Etymology – 15th Century, MiddleEnglish, from Anglo-French, from Latin
concluding paragraphDefinition – the last paragraph in
an essay where you summarize all of your topics and bring your writing to a satisfying end.
Synonyms – finish lineAntonyms – introductory paragraphSentence – When I wrotemy conclusion, I restatedmy thesis statement and summarized my topics.
consistentDefinition – regular or steadySynonyms – uniformityAntonyms – unbalancedSentence – He has consistent
focus on the topic.Etymology – 1638
Latin
contextDefinition – the interrelated
condition in which something existsSynonyms – circumstanceAntonyms – unrelatedSentence – Etymology – 1568 Middle English, from Latin
conventions
Definition – include spelling, punctuation, capitalization, grammar, and paragraphing.
connotationDefinition – emotional feelings that surround a word Synonyms – imply, suggestAntonyms –dictionary definitionSentence – The connotation of red roses is love.
Etymology - 1532
denotationDefinition – the strict, literal
meaning of a word Synonyms –dictionary definition Antonyms – connotationSentence – The denotation of red rose is a flowerwith thorns.
Etymology - 1532
dignity
Definition: the quality or state of being worthy, honored, or esteemed.
Synonym: Honor, ImportanceAntonym: LowlinessSentence: The graduation ceremony
was conducted with great dignity.
Etymology: 13th Century, Middle English, Anglo-French, Latin
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drafting
Definition – in writing an essay, this is the stage when you put your ideas on paper and allow them to develop as you write.
You don’t need correct grammar and spelling at this stage.
drawing conclusionsDefinition – taking bits of information and coming up
with something elseSynonyms – figure out, reason
Antonyms – guess
editing
Definition – correct errors and mistakes before writing the final draft. This is the stage when you correct spelling, punctuation, grammar, fragments, run-ons, paragraph indentation.
elaborateDefinition – to work out in detailSynonyms – developAntonyms – destroySentence – She elaborated with
relevant ideas.Etymology – 1611
engagesDefinition –to hold the attention
of, to involve, to attractSynonyms – interestAntonyms – releaseSentence – Etymology – 15th
Century, Middle – English from Anglo-French
essayDefinition – a short work of
nonfiction that deals with a single subject.
Synonyms – short compositionAntonyms – novel,
poem
evaluatingDefinition – to exam and judge carefully
Synonyms – inspect, understand
Antonyms – ignore,guess
evidenceDefinition – something that is
proof Synonyms – confirm, witnessAntonyms – guessSentence – His essay
contains minimal evidence of sequencing.
Etymology – 14th Century
expositoryDefinition – text that explains or informsSynonyms – nonfictionAntonyms – narrative
extraneous information
Definition – off topic, not relevantSynonyms – foreign, accidentalAntonyms – relevantSentence – Etymology – 1638From Latin
facilitateDefinition – to make easier, to
help bring aboutSynonyms – assist, helpAntonyms – hinder, worsenSentence – The teacher’s role is to facilitate the discussion by asking appropriate questions.
Etymology – 1611
Final Draft
Definition – the last writing of an essay. The finished piece of work.
focusDefinition – to concentrate
attention or effortSynonyms – center, directAntonyms – distractedSentence –Her writing remained focused on the
topic & purpose.Etymology – 1775
formulaicDefinition – a set form or method
allowing little room for originality
Synonyms – recipe, imitateAntonyms – inventive, freshSentence – Their use
of transitions was formulaic.
Etymology – 1618
genre-appropriateDefinition – compatible or
suitable for a certain type of writing
Synonyms – proper, rightAntonyms – improper, incorrectSentence – The use of slang is
not genre-appropriate for a business letter.
Etymology – 15th Century
hookDefinition – An opening sentence or
two in an essay that grabs the reader’s interest and introduces the general topic of the essay
Examples:–Historical information–An anecdote–A surprising statement–A strong opinion–A quote
Sentence – When I opened the book and began reading, I was hooked! I couldn’t put it down!
ideas
Definition – thoughts, concepts, sensations, images, opinions,
idiomDefinition: an expression that
cannot be understood from the meanings of its separate words.
Synonym: phrase, expressionAntonym: literal meaningExample: “Running out of time”Etymology: 16th century, LatinPart of Speech: noun
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inappropriateDefinition – out of placeSynonyms – unsuitable, unfitAntonyms – correct, properSentence – Her use of bulleted points was inappropriate for her narrative essay.
Etymology – 1804
introductory paragraph
Definition – the first paragraph of an essay. It introduces the topic (thesis statement) and hooks the reader so they are interested in reading more.
irrelevantDefinition – not necessary, beside
the pointSynonyms – insignificant, uselessAntonyms – important, usefulSentence – The essay
lost its focus due to irrelevant details.
Etymology – 1786
limitedDefinition – incomplete, partial,
not thoroughSynonyms – confinedAntonyms – thoroughSentence – The writing showed limited focus on the assigned topic.
Etymology – 1597
Logical OrderDefinition - arranged in order or in
sequence; logical flow, progressionSynonym – sequenceAntonym – random, unorganizedSentence –
metaphorDefinition: comparing two unlike things
without using “like” or “as”Synonym: comparison, analogyAntonym: simileSentence: Life is a dance through the universe.Etymology: Middle English,
15th CenturyPart of Speech: noun
minimallyDefinition – the least possible,
barely adequateSynonyms – fewest, smallestAntonyms – full, mostSentence – The controlling idea was minimally developed.
Etymology – 1666
nonfictionDefinition – literature that is not fictional or imaginary. It is real.
Synonyms – news, factsAntonyms – fairy tale
organizing structure
Definition – how the information is arranged: cause and effect, chronological, compare and contrast, problem and solution
Synonyms – methodAntonyms – randomSentence –
outliningDefinition – a strategy to help
identify the 3 main parts of an essay: introduction,
body, and conclusionSynonyms –
summary I. IntroductionAntonyms – II. Body skimming III. Conclusion
peer response
Definition –thoughtful encouragement, suggestions and comments from your peers – other students.
presentation
Definition – Your essay should make a good first impression.It should be legible (neat hand-writing or printing), no errors, if an error – then draw one line through it, leave margins, no scribbles.
Pre-writingDefinition – the stage of writing where you explore what you want to write about, your purpose for writing, for whom you are writing, and what form you will use to express your ideas
problem and solutionDefinition – author describes a problem and then offers one or more possible solutions
Synonyms – dilemma, solve
Antonyms – viewpoint and evidence
proofreading
Definition – look for mistakes and correct them
publishing
Definition – sharing your finished writing with a wider audience. Post it on a weblog, present to class, put in newspaper, etc.
purposeDefinition – an end to be
attained, point, reasonSynonyms – goal, intentionAntonyms – chanceSentence – Etymology – 14th centuryMiddle–Englishfrom Anglo–French from Latin
repetitionDefinition – the act of repeatingSynonyms – say againAntonyms – varied, different, newSentence – Because of repetition,
the essay didn’t contain enough details.
Etymology – 15th Century, MiddleEnglish, from Middle French, from Latin
relevantDefinition – having significance
on the matter at handSynonyms – useful, meaningfulAntonyms – insignificant, minorSentence – His ideas were
relevant to the topic.Etymology – 1560Medieval Latin, from Latin
resolutionDefinition – to deal with successfully, make clear
Synonyms – solving, conclusion Antonyms – confuseSentence – Etymology – Middle English from Anglo-French
revising
Definition – this is when you make your essay the best possible piece of writing: word choice, transitions, complexity of sentences, voice, anecdotes, variety of sentence types, ideas, organization, style.
sequencingDefinition – Arranged in order or sequence, logical flow
Synonyms – progressionAntonyms – randomSentence – Etymology –Middle English from Anglo-French
sensory details
Definition – words and phrases that appeal to the reader’s sense: sight, touch, hearing, smell, and taste
Hear the sizzle, smell the sweet aroma, taste the bitterness, feel the heat, see the haze
sentence fluency
Definition – sentences vary in length and structure, easy to read expressively, sounds great when read aloud
speaker’s voiceDefinition – a distinctive style of writing that sounds like the manner in which the writer speaks, writer’s personalitySynonyms – style,
personality Antonyms – topic,
audienceSentence –
sufficientDefinition – enough to meet the needs of a situation
Synonyms – adequate, enoughAntonyms – lacking, incompleteSentence – Etymology – Middle English from Latin
supporting evidenceDefinition – facts, figures, statistics and examples used to support a view point
Synonyms – proof, details
Antonyms – opinions, beliefs
synthesizeDefinition – reflecting on
individual parts or elements of a text and deciding how they affect the subject as a whole
Synonyms – combineAntonyms – separate
topicDefinition – the subject
matter or issueSynonyms – contentAntonyms – purposeSentence – Etymology – 1569Latin from Greek
topic sentenceDefinition – usually the first sentence of a paragraph and tells the reader what the paragraph is going to be about
Synonyms – main ideaAntonyms – supporting sentence
transitionsDefinition – words and phrases that show connections between details.Synonym – relationships among ideasAntonym – disconnected, unrelatedSentence – Clear transitions help show how your ideas relate to one another.Etymology – 1551, Latin
transitional elements
Definition – Words or phrases that connect related ideas
Synonyms – link togetherAntonyms – incoherentSentence – First, second, lastly, and finally are transitional elements.
Etymology – Latin
undevelopedDefinition – very imperfectly developed, unclear, lacking details
Synonyms – incompleteAntonyms – advanced Sentence – Etymology – French from Old French
vagueDefinition – not clearly expressed, not precise
Synonyms – hazy, not clearAntonyms – clear, definiteSentence – Etymology – Middle French, from Latin
variedDefinition – many, diverseSynonyms – assortedAntonyms – the sameSentence – Etymology – Middle English from Anglo-French
viewpointDefinition – the author’s opinion on an issue or topic
Synonyms – perspective, belief Antonyms – ignorance
word choice
Definition – strong verbs, adjectives and adverbs, words and phrases the readers remember, accurate and effective use of words and phrases, language that is appropriate to the purpose and audience