fiction
What is the most intense point of a fiction story called?
the climax
What is being defined below?
A ___________ is one sentence that expresses the main idea of a research paper or essay.
thesis statement
What does the word "diction" mean?
an author's choice of words used for (connotative) effect
Although Mary is fun _____she is also very serious sometimes.
comma, semicolon, or no punctuation needed?
Although Mary is fun, she is also very serious sometimes.
What are the five senses involved in imagery?
sight, hearing, touch, smell, taste
If an author makes a comparison using "like" or "as" what is this called?
a simile
What is being defined below?
An opinionated statement that sounds like a fact.
a claim
An author's tone of voice shows the reader _______.
the author's attitude/opinion
Harold will not have to go to summer school ___ since he completed all of his assignments.
comma, semicolon, or no punctuation?
Harold will not have to go to summer school since he completed all of his assignments.
What is an anecdote?
a small, true story about a specific person or incident
Name three points-of-view that a story could be told from.
1st person "I"
2nd person "you"
3rd person "s/he"
Where do most authors put the thesis statement?
In the intro (usually at the end of it).
If an author has a humorous tone, what does that mean?
slightly funny
Summertime is fun ___ we love to swim!
comma, semicolon, or no punctuation?
Summertime is fun; we love to swim!
Why would an author put words in bold?
To emphasize what s/he is saying.
What is being defined below?
An idea that recurs in or pervades a work of art or literature
theme
What is a logical appeal?
Making a point using facts, statistics, or logical reasons.
Name the tone that comes through this diction:
"My poor friend, I am so sorry that you are feeling bad, my heart aches for you."
a. sympathetic
b. condescending
c. benevolent
a. sympathetic
name all the letters in the acronym fanboys
for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so
Name one way an author could gain credibility.
doing research, having experience
Oftentimes a fiction story will have a "turning point" what does that mean?
the time when a situation starts to change in an important way
What should you underline as you are reading?
claims
Would the author's diction and tone (not the characters)be found in a non-fiction or fiction text?
non-fiction
name all the letters in the acronym aaawwuubbis
although, after, as, when, while, until, unless, because, before, if, since
By definition, is an essay fiction or nonfiction?
nonfiction