Defining Literary Terms
What is the term for a personal story put within a speech to help establish ethos and pathos?
Anecdote
This type of essay allows for multiple points of view, creativity, and freedom to develop unique plots.
Narrative
Give me two testing NO NOs
Multiple responses
What is the element of the story which reveals the takeaway that the author hopes will apply to the whole world?
Theme
This type of essay asks you to examine something like theme, tone, diction, characterization, symbolism, and other elements.
Literary Analysis
Where can the reader find your stance on an issue where you also answer the question?
Thesis
How long do you have for the writing part of the test?
An hour and fifteen minutes
The opposing position to the main argument that is briefly discussed within the third body paragraph of an argument essay
Counterclaim
This essay offers a breakdown of a speech or some other persuasive document in order to examine how the author's argument is delivered.
Rhetorical Analysis
Which paragraph sums up all of the arguments that you have made in the essay?
Conclusion
I need you to not only pass the state test but to show ______.
Growth
A reference, to something well known in history or literature
What is an Allusion
If you are asked to defend a certain side and to fully develop your stance, you are being asked to write what kind of essay?
Argument Essay
This element of your writing gives you the chance to break down your evidence and discuss how it proves your thesis.
Commentary/Analysis
Give an example of an idiom.
Multiple answers
How long do you have for each multiple choice question? (approximately)
2 minutes
A term which means that a character's attributes are revealed through their actions and thoughts rather than just straight-up given to the reader
What does HATMAT stand for, AND when should you use it?
Hook, author, title, main idea, a short summary, thesis
Introduction paragraphs of all essays but narratives
Thesis
What TWO literary terms are present in this?
Fear crept up my spine and whispered in my ear to be sure that all of my courage fled as the water vacates a tub upon removal of the stopper.
Personification and simile
Give me some examples of the forbidden writing style of talking to the audience.
Multiple answers