Structural Flashcards
Headline
The title of an article
Subheading
A smaller title that introduces a section of text.
Paragraphing
Breaking up text into sections to make it clear.
Short & Long Sentences
Short sentences create tension; long sentences provide detail.
Bullet Points
Used to list key points clearly.
Lists
A series of items
Contrast
Showing differences (e.g.
Chronological Order
Presenting events in time order.
Flashback
A scene that takes the reader back in time.
Dialogue
Speech between characters
First-Person Narrative
Writing from the “I” perspective.
Third-Person Narrative
Writing from an outside perspective (e.g.
Persuasive Techniques
Using language to convince the reader (e.g.
Juxtaposition
Placing two opposite ideas next to each other for effect.
Cohesion
How well the text flows