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Writer’s Purpose

The reason or intent behind a piece of writing, which can vary across disciplines like science, history, and pop culture.

Objective Tone

A tone in writing that is straightforward and informative, avoiding personal pronouns and opinions.

Subjective Description

A type of description that includes personal perspectives, typically used in fiction writing.

Scientific Method

A structured approach to research that involves observing, formulating a hypothesis, testing, analyzing results, and drawing conclusions.

Hypertext

A non-linear way of presenting information using links that allow readers to navigate through related material.

Intertextuality

A process of text development where one text incorporates elements from another, often influenced by the original author's style and characteristics.

Claim of Fact

A statement that asserts something exists or has existed, which can be verified with evidence.

Claim of Value

A statement that expresses opinions on whether something is good or bad.

Claim of Policy

A statement that suggests a course of action should or should not be taken.

Patterns of Development

Strategies that writers use to organize and develop their ideas within a paragraph.

Narrative Structure

The framework that outlines the sequence of events in a story, including elements such as exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.

Thesis Statement

A single sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay or research paper, guiding the direction of the writing.

Tone

The writer's attitude toward the subject and audience, which can be conveyed through word choice and writing style.

Cohesion

The quality of being logical and consistent; the way in which parts of a text are connected to each other.

Audience

The group of readers or viewers that the writer intends to reach with their work.

Genre

A category of literature or art characterized by similarities in form, style, or subject matter.

Meta-analysis

A statistical analysis that combines the results of multiple scientific studies to identify patterns or trends.

Context

The circumstances or background that surround a particular event, situation, or text, providing deeper understanding.

Plagiarism

The act of using someone else's work, ideas, or expressions without proper acknowledgment, often leading to academic dishonesty.

Rhetorical Devices

Techniques used by writers to persuade or engage readers, including metaphors, similes, and parallelism.

Literary Device

Techniques used by writers to produce a specific effect in their writing, such as imagery, symbolism, and foreshadowing.

Narrative Perspective

The point of view from which a story is told, including first-person, second-person, and third-person perspectives.

Conflict

The struggle between opposing forces in a story, which drives the plot and character development.

Characterization

The process by which an author reveals the personality and traits of a character.

Theme

The central idea or underlying message explored in a literary work.

Plot Twist

An unexpected development in a story that alters the direction or expected outcome.

Imagery

Descriptive language that creates vivid mental pictures for the reader.

Symbolism

The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities in literature.

Metaphor

A rhetorical device that makes a direct comparison between two unrelated things.

Simile

A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

Irony

A literary technique that involves a contrast between expectation and reality.

Foreshadowing

A literary device that hints at future events in a story.

Dialogue

The spoken exchanges between characters in a narrative.

Protagonist

The main character around whom the story revolves.

Antagonist

The character or force that opposes the protagonist, creating conflict.

Setting

The time and place in which the events of a story occur.

Climax

The turning point in a story, where the main conflict reaches its peak.

Resolution

The conclusion of a story, where conflicts are resolved and loose ends are tied up.

Motif

A recurring element or theme in a literary work.

Allusion

An indirect reference to a person, event, or work of literature.

Genre Convention

The established norms and expectations associated with a particular literary genre.

Narrative Arc

The chronological construction of plot in a story, including exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.

Flashback

A scene that interrupts the chronological order of events to recount something that happened earlier.

Perspective

The angle or approach from which the story is told, influencing how the story is perceived.

Diction

The choice of words and phrases in writing that conveys tone and meaning.

Voice

The unique style or tone of an author that conveys their personality and perspective.

Exposition

The introduction of background information, characters, and setting in a narrative.

Literary Criticism

The study, evaluation, and interpretation of literature.

Narrative Techniques

Methods employed by writers to tell a story, such as pacing, tone, and structure.

Pacing

The speed at which a story unfolds, affecting the reader's experience.

Subtext

The underlying meaning or message in a conversation or text that is not explicitly stated.

Contextual Clues

Hints provided within a text that help readers derive the meaning of unfamiliar words or ideas.

Acknowledgment

Recognizing contributions or ideas of others within one's own work to avoid plagiarism.

Argumentative Writing

A style of writing that requires the author to take a stance on a topic and support it with evidence.