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Writing/Parts Book

TermDefinition
Topic Sentence Sentence that expresses the main idea of the paragraph
Thesis Statement One statement express the main idea in a whole thing of writing
Body The paragraphs between the intro. and conclusion that develop the main idea
Personal Narrative A story about yourself
Description Writing That describes
Persuasive Writing that convinces of persuades the reader
Expository Writing A style of writing that informs others
Persuasive Writing that convinces of persuades the reader
Plagiarism When someone takes someone else's ideas
Transition Words that connect other sentences
Slang Informal words
Voice in Writing Writers style in her/his Writing
Secondary Source Handed down info.
Primary Source First-hand info.
Objective State info. facts
Subjective personal opinions/feelings
Copyright/publish page Title and date of punishment page
Table of Contents The outlining of the book at the front of the book
Index Names and page numbers at the end of a book
Footnotes A piece of info. printed at the bottom of a page
Bibliography A list of sources used
Glossary Dictionary in the back of a book
Appendix A section of additional info. at the end of a book of document
Supporting Details Details that support the main idea
Coherence Logical connections
Essay Short writing, usually based off the authors opinion
Journal A written document that deals with a certain subject or activity
Central idea Central element of a story; what is the story about
Created by: mccarty3
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