Unit 2 SpringBoard Vocabulary

Front

What is a thesis statement?

Back

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

Front

What is a hook in writing?

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Front

What is a subplot?

Back

A subplot is a secondary plot that occurs along with the main plot in a story.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

Front

What is resolution in a story?

Back

Resolution is the point at which a story's main conflict is resolved or its main problem is solved.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

What is an episode in storytelling?

Back

An episode is one event in a series of events that make up a story.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Front

What is the purpose of an introduction in an essay?

Back

The introduction serves to present the main topic and engage the reader's interest.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Front

What is rising action in a narrative?

Back

Rising action is the series of events that create suspense and lead up to the climax of the story.

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Front

What is falling action?

Back

Falling action is the events that follow the climax and lead to the resolution of the story.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

What is commentary in writing?

Back

Commentary is the writer's explanation or interpretation of the evidence presented in an essay.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Front

What is a personal narrative?

Back

A personal narrative is a story about a personal experience, often told from the first-person perspective.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10