Reading and Writing Skills

A collection of vocabulary flashcards based on key concepts in reading and writing skills.

Narrative Writing

A form of writing that tells a story, focusing on a plot structure.

Descriptive Writing

A form of writing that describes qualities or characteristics of something.

Patterns of Paragraph Development

Different methods used to structure a paragraph in writing.

Chronological Order

Arranging events in the order they occur.

Objective Description

Description that is factual and unbiased.

Subjective Description

Description influenced by personal feelings or opinions.

Introduction

The beginning of an essay that presents the topic and engages the reader.

Body

The main part of an essay where the topic is explored in detail.

Conclusion

The final part of an essay that summarizes the main points and provides closure.

Topic Sentence

A sentence that summarizes the main idea of a paragraph.

Supporting Sentences

Sentences that provide details and support for the topic sentence.

Paragraph Unity

The principle that a paragraph should discuss one main idea.

Narration

The act of telling a story in writing.

Description

The use of sensory details to create a vivid picture.

Comparative Writing

Writing that compares and contrasts two or more subjects.

Persuasive Writing

Writing that is intended to convince the reader of a particular point of view.

Cause and Effect

A method of paragraph development that explains reasons and outcomes.

Exemplification

Providing examples to clarify or explain a point in writing.

Visual Appeal

Engaging the reader's sense of sight through descriptive details.

Tactile Appeal

Engaging the reader's sense of touch in writing.

Auditory Appeal

Engaging the reader's sense of hearing in writing.

Olfactory Appeal

Engaging the reader's sense of smell in writing.

Gustatory Appeal

Engaging the reader's sense of taste in writing.

Kinesthetic Appeal

Engaging the reader's sense of movement in writing.

Thermal Appeal

Engaging the reader's sense of temperature in writing.

Spatial Order

Organizing items according to their physical position or relationship.

Transition Sentences

Sentences that connect ideas or paragraphs together.