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Decasta Lewis
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table of contents:
literary elements
informational elements
Vocabulary
writing

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mood: in writing is the feeling or emotions that a piece of writing evokes in the reader

Example: A rainy day alone at home. That sad

Video:https://youtu.be/vWtMayPopBk?si=IXTVihYUsqOCjD91

tone: what the author feeling

Example:  "Oh, great, another Monday!" Sarcastic

video:https://youtu.be/shTia78xIXg?si=DFdB5irzeue4JLlq

Diction: means the way you say or write things, including the words you choose and how you pronounce them.

Example: "I'm gonna chill at home tonight."

Video:https://youtu.be/5oMAwJFj55o?si=KwOTe0YSSc4CTl2e

theme: is the main idea of the story plot.

Example: Survival

Video:https://youtu.be/C2XYTlnfjgA?si=Sp5M9Haow2EsDmu6

figurative language: is words used in a creative way to express ideas beyond their literal meaning.

Example:Metaphor: "The world is a stage."

Video:https://youtu.be/NegoYIuXoEA?si=gQsAl7zF-yJ3k0lY

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Central idea:is the main message of a text.

Example:Hard work leads to success.

Video:https://youtu.be/Jw7h56W90bk?si=5pEilaKxs8ASR-lG

Rhetorical Appleals:ethos,pathos,logos

ethos: is when a speaker or writer tries to show  are trustworthy, ethical, or have good character to persuade others.

Pathos: Appeal to emotions.

Logos: Appeal to logic and reason

Exmaple:Logos: "Studies show that regular exercise can reduce the risk of heart disease by 30%."

Pathos: Mentioning hungry children to evoke emotions.

Video:):https://youtu.be/3Qw3z8_ed4A?si=3GWc4tTqSaVWS2MS

Rhetorical Devices:are tools to persuade and engage audiences effectively.

Alliteration: Repetition of initial consonant sounds.

Example:Simile "Her smile was as bright as the sun."

Video:https://youtu.be/bh6P0iw2k30?si=fe_mlYfq26KjHn_d

Text structure: using Chronological, Cause and Effect,Compare and Contrast,Problem-Solution,Description.

Chronological: Information is organized in order of time or sequence.

Cause and Effect: Describes the relationship between events where one is the result of the other.

Compare and Contrast: Highlights similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

Problem-Solution: Presents a problem and offers one or more solutions.

Description: Uses sensory details to paint a picture for the reader.

example: a biography that follows the timeline of a person's life.Chronological

Video:https://youtu.be/2QTTDSUjnwE?si=bf5ovWcF-kyQd1b0

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Contex  cules: They give you clues to figure out unfamiliar words.

Example:children were joyful and excited," you understand that "joyful" means happy

Video:https://youtu.be/CyK01USxdg0?feature=shared

Etymology:it's about the history and origins of words.

Example: Breakfast originates from the idea of "breaking" the "fast" you had overnight.

Video: https://youtu.be/HWFtCtdmD2Q?si=M2_i_IJesmHWUkoI

Connotation vs denotation:

Connotation: Extra feelings a word brings.

Denotation: The basic meaning of a word.

Example:Connotation: "Home" can evoke feelings of warmth and comfort.

Denotation: "House" simply refers to a building where people live.

Video: https://youtu.be/0akeQMlvcAs?si=LssPmpX6y9w5rIRu

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Argumentative writing : 2 different opinions Fighting for dominance.

Example:cat Are better, no dogs are better.

Video:https://youtu.be/VZKUeEBryOk?si=3bwnvaKMt2bJM85-

Informative writing: Informing the reader about a specific topic using evidence.

Example: Martin Luther King Jr. letter.

Video:https://youtu.be/o22BiMAMKPA?feature=shared

Expository writing: Explain something.

Example: Explain the difference between plants and animals.

Video: https://youtu.be/c5IPrxafggQ?si=hLVcDzS1v_MjDojg