Modes and Sentence Types PreAP

Which mode: Explains a conclusion about the subject by showing its parts or elements

Which type of characterization utilizes the character's words, thoughts, and actions?

Which mode: Tells a story about the subject to enlighten or explain in story form

Which sentence type: contains more than 20 words and usually conveys complex ideas

Which mode is also known as analysis mode?

Which sentence type: begins with an independent clause and is followed by modifying phrases and clauses

Which word is being defined: An author's specific opinion stated as fact

What word is being defined: Mentioning an opposing claim to demonstrate fair-mindedness

Which mode primarily exists for the writer to articulate their own opinion?

What mode is being used: A PC can come in two types: Desktop and laptop. While desktops offer more power, laptops...

What type of characterization: "Joan was a mean, spiteful little girl."

True or False: a narrative should only be a fictional story

What type of characterization: "From the bright smile on her face, no one would know she had just been crying."

What type of characterization: El watched Ray closely, stretching her sad lips to a smile as soon as he glanced over.

Which type of characterization is given explicitly by the narrator?

Which element of storytelling is used when the author hints at events that will happen later on?

Which mode: helps the reader see order in the subject by exploring the kinds of groups it can be sorted into

Which mode relies heavily on the use of transition words?

Which type of characterization is understood through the relationship of the character with others?

True or false: the subject of a classification essay is always a number of things (more than one)

Which mode is being used: First, take the bread out of the package. Next, you will take the lid off the jam..."

Which word is being defined: An attempt to influence a reader's actions or gain their support

What figurative language tactic is being used here: "The fog... sits looking over harbor and city."

Which mode: explains the similarities and differences between two or more related things

Which mode: helps the reader to understand how to do something or how something works

Which sentence type: contains fewer than five words

Which mode: Helps readers understand the subject through the evidence of their senses

Which mode: explains the subject with instances that show the reader the nature or character of the subject

What word is being defined: Mentioning an opposing claim specifically to refute it

Which sentence type: ends with an independent clause which is preceded by modifying phrases or clauses

Which sentence type: contains between 5 and 10 words, almost always a simple sentence

Which sentence type: contains between 10 and 20 words and usually shows relationships among ideas

What word is being defined: The underlying assumption that connects evidence to claim

Which mode: Gives information about the meaning of a subject, word, or phrase

Which mode: Helps the reader understand the reasons for or consequences of a subject