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In order to be a good writer, you have to understand the basics of Sophomore Literature. Consider reviewing the information we have for you under the SOPH LIT tab.

For information about avoiding plagiarism and how to paraphrase and summarize, go to the Avoiding Plagiarism and How to Cite subject tab.

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Need help finding the right word? Our Vocabulary tab has resources that might help you!

"Little Red Riding Hood" Revisited
The story of Little Red Riding Hood is written in three ways so you can see the differences between unacceptable and acceptable styles of writing for college.
20 Strong Verbs
Avoid the use of the verb to be and to get when not needed. Instead, condense and strengthen your sentences by editing unnecessary words or phrases and using strong verbs.
Creating the Narrator General Advice
General advice when creating a narrator for your work.
The Inverted Pyramid Structure
These resources provide an overview of journalistic writing with explanations of the most important and most often used elements of journalism and the Associated Press style.
For decades, the “inverted pyramid” structure has been a mainstay of traditional mass media writing...While some media writers are critical of the inverted pyramid structure, it remains one of the most widely used and time tested structures in mass media writing.
Narrative Essay - What to Consider
As a mode of expository writing, the narrative approach, more than any other, offers writers a chance to think and write about themselves....When you write a narrative essay, you are telling a story.
Showing versus Telling
Strong creative writing works to show rather than tell. This handout explains what that means and how to do it in your own writing.
Using the First-person Narrator
Things to consider when using the first-person narrator.
Using the Third-person Narrator
Things to consider when using the third-person narrator.

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Chiasmus (Literary Terms)
"Chiasmus comes from a Greek word meaning “crossed,” and it refers to a grammatical structure that inverts a previous phrase. That is, you say one thing, and then you say something very similar, but flipped around."
Ellipsis (Literary Terms)
An ellipsis [ … ] can be used to indicate you have omitted words from quoted material or for style (such as in creative writing. This site provides explanations and examples of how to use the ellipsis both ways.
Peer Review Presentation (Purdue OWL)
This presentation is designed to help students understand a *peer* review. This will help you understand that "critiquing" requires meaningful feedback about your peer's assignment. Likewise, remember that peer reviews are not personal attacks. They are meant to help you develop as a writer.

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