Writing Terms Liam Exam Flashcards
abstract word
convey concepts, qualities, emotions, and ideas
concrete words
words or phrases whose meanings the senses experience directly
analogy
an imaginative comparison between two subjects that seem to have little in common
coherence
the clear connection between the various parts of an essay
conflict
creates tension in the readers of a narration
description
the use of vivid word pictures to express what the five senses have experienced
dominant impression
refers to the purpose of a descriptive essay
first draft
the writer’s first try at producing a basic, unpolished version of the whole essay
freewriting
writing nonstop for five or ten minutes about everything your topic brings to mind
gender-biased language
gives the impression that one sex is more important, powerful, or valuable than the other
inference
the term for a conclusion based on inductive reasoning
narration
recounting an event or a series of related events to make a point
organization
the process of arranging evidence to support a thesis in the most effective way
point of view
the perspective a writer chooses when writing about a subject
prewriting
the first stage of the writing process
