Writing and Literary Terms

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Revise

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To improve writing by making changes in content, organization, or clarity.

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Edit

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To correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors.

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Transition

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A word or phrase that connects ideas smoothly.

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Thesis

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The main argument or central idea of an essay.

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Infer

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To make an educated guess based on textual evidence.

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Imply

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To suggest something without directly stating it.

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Tone

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The writer’s attitude toward the subject.

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Mood

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The feeling the reader gets from a passage.

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Diction

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The author’s choice of words.

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Syntax

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The arrangement of words in a sentence.