paraphrase: A restatement in one’s own words that stays true to the ideas, tone, and general length of the original passage.
point of view: Vantage point from which a writer presents information, which may include the writer’s biases and stereotypical beliefs.
figurative language: Writing or speech that is not meant to be taken literally and is used to state ideas in vivid and imaginative ways. Examples: metaphor, personification, simile.
tone:The writer’s attitude toward his/her subject or audience. If the writer’s purpose is to inform, the tone is usually serious, calm, and reasonable.
transition: A connecting word or phrase that clarifies relationship between details, sentences, or paragraphs.
