Keystone Terms

2. A part of the revision process in which the writer corrects grammar, mechanics, and word usage.
3. A group of words that contains a subject and a predicate.
5. The word to plus the base form of a verb.
7. The fluency, rhythm, and liveliness in a piece of writing that make it unique to the writer.
8. Writing that focuses on convincing the reader of stated beliefs or opinions.
11. Internal paragraphs within a piece of writing.
13. The opening of a piece of writing that is integral to what follows.
15. Word or phrase to which a pronoun refers.
17. The writer's established attitude toward the audience, the subject, or the work itself.
18. Adjectives, adverbs, phrases, and clauses that describe other words in a sentence.
19. The process that involves choosing and using the correct word in a piece of writing.
20. The pattern or structure of a word order in sentences, clauses, and phrases.
21. The basic argument or main idea advanced by a writer.
22. The system of rules that provides definition and structure to a given language.
23. The process by which the writer revisits his or her work and makes changes in content and/or organization.

1. The part of a sentence that contains the verb and all of its modifiers.
4. The final paragraph of a piece of writing that provides a sense of completeness.
6. Words that provide cues by indicating the various relationships between sentences and between paragraphs.
8. A group of words that does not contain a subject and/or a predicate.
9. The overuse of certain words, phrases, or details within a piece of writing.
10. The intended readers of a piece of writing.
12. An argument that is in opposition to the claim/position in a piece of persuasive writing.
13. Writing that is synonymous with expository or explanatory writing.
14. A verb that functions as a noun.
16. What the writer establishes as the central point of interest.
24. The writer's choice regarding language, sentence structure, voice, and tone in order to communicate with the reader.