Understanding Key Language Concepts

What is a topic sentence?

• A sentence that states the main argument or point of an essay.

• The main idea of a paragraph, usually found at the beginning.

• A word that describes or modifies a noun.

• A sentence with at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

Define a compound sentence.

• A sentence with at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

• A word that describes or modifies a noun.

• A sentence that states the main argument or point of an essay.

• A figure of speech comparing two things using "like" or "as".

What is an adjective?

• A word that describes an action, state, or occurrence.

• A word that describes or modifies a noun.

• A word that takes the place of a noun.

• A figure of speech that describes an object or action as something it is not, for symbolic effect.

Explain the purpose of a conclusion.

• To summarise the main points and restate the thesis.

• To introduce the main idea of a paragraph.

• To compare two things using "like" or "as".

• To describe an action, state, or occurrence.

What is a thesis statement?

• A sentence that states the main argument or point of an essay.

• A word that describes or modifies a noun.

• A sentence with at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

• A word that takes the place of a noun.

Define a homophone.

• Words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings.

• A word that describes or modifies a noun.

• A figure of speech comparing two things using "like" or "as".

• A sentence with at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

What is the role of a verb?

• A word that describes an action, state, or occurrence.

• A word that describes or modifies a noun.

• A word that takes the place of a noun.

• A sentence that states the main argument or point of an essay.

Explain what a pronoun is.

• A word that describes an action, state, or occurrence.

• A word that takes the place of a noun.

• A word that describes or modifies a noun.

• A figure of speech that describes an object or action as something it is not, for symbolic effect.

What is a metaphor?

• A figure of speech comparing two things using "like" or "as".

• A word that describes or modifies a noun.

• A figure of speech that describes an object or action as something it is not, for symbolic effect.

• A sentence with at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

Define a simile.

• A figure of speech that describes an object or action as something it is not, for symbolic effect.

• A word that describes or modifies a noun.

• A figure of speech comparing two things using "like" or "as".

• A sentence that states the main argument or point of an essay.