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| the repetition of initial(first) consonant sounds (Slippery as a grape slipping its skin |
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| a word that sounds like its meaning (BOOM) |
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| an item that takes on special meaning in a literary work (a ring becomes a symbol or power and greed) |
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| comparison between unlike things that uses "like" or "as" (quiet as a mouse)(quick like lightening) |
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| comparison between unlike things that states one is another (She is a rock of strength) |
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| a group of lines in a poem |
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| the author repeats a word. line, or stanza in order to create a specific effect or hold the poem together |
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repetition of ending sounds of words
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| the voice of the one telling the poem, like a narrator |
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| the attitude the poet has toward the topic of the poem |
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| the feeling the reader is supposed to experience while reading a poem |
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| giving human qualities to a nonhuman thing (The trees stretched their arms toward the sun) |
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| description that appeals to any of the 5 senses (how something looks, smells, feels, sounds, etc) |
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| has a subject, a verb, and expresses a complete thought |
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| does not express a complete thought, often lacks a subject or verb |
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| two complete sentences the "run" together without having proper punctuation |
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| 2 complete sentences joined by a comma and FANBOYS |
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opener, sentence pattern (AAAWWUBBIS)
(IF YOU DON'T TIE YOUR SHOES, YOU MIGHT TRIP) |
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between items in a series
We ran, jumped, and skipped out the door.
2 or more adjectives
It was a long, hot day. |
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| state of quality of / domain or rank |
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*Finding a topic
*Focusing of a topic
*Developing a topic
*Using Details |
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*Create the lead
*Using sequence and transition words
*Structuring the body
*Ending / Resolve |
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*Establishing tone
*Conveying Purpose
*Creating a connection to the audience
*Taking risks to create voice |
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*Applying strong verbs
*Selecting striking words and phrases
*using specific and accurate words
*choosing words that deepen meaning |
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*Crafting well-built sentences
*varying sentence types
*smooth and rhythmic flow
*breaking "rules to create fluency |
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*check spelling
*punctuate effectively
*accurate paragraphs
*Capitalize correctly
*Apply grammar and usage |
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*Applying handwriting skills
*using computer effectively
*making good use of white space
*refining text features (font, bold, etc) |
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