Propoganda
Poetry
Literary Terms
Story Mapping
Types of Writing
100
Persuasive technique that invites you to join the crowd
What is bandwagon
100
When the same consonant sound is repeated at the beginning of several words. Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.
What is alliteration
100
Narrative technique that allows an author to present past events in order to provide background information
What is flashback
100
The story sequence of a book. Gives the story shape and moves the action along.
What is plot
100
A story on one kind or another that has a clear progression: a beginning, middle, and end
What is a narrative
200
Statement endorsing a product by a celebrity
What is testimonial
200
Hiccup. Zoom. Bang. Beep. Splash. Buzz. Boom.
What is onomatopoeia
200
When an author gives clues about the future in a story
What is forshadowing
200
Person who is responsible for the thoughts and actions in a story
What are characters
200
Writing that informs, explains, clarifies, or defines.
What is expository
300
Aims to flatter. Makes claim that this product is better than others or will make you better than others
What is Snob Appeal
300
Descriptive language that appeals to the senses
What is imagery
300
First-hand information source such as an eyewitness account
What is primary sources
300
Time and location a story takes place
What is setting
300
Writing that tries to change the way readers think or act.
What is persuasive
400
Opposite of snob appeal. Practical product for practical people.
What is Plain Folks
400
Comparison of two unlike things using "like" or "as"
What is simile
400
Conversations between characters in a story
What is dialogue
400
Background information a reader must understand in order to know what is going on in the story
What is exposition
400
True stories based on real experiences
What is personal narratives
500
Statements that use words that relate to positive concepts but give no specific information. Used in political ads.
What are glittering generalizations
500
Comparison of two unlike things not using "like" or "as"
What is a metaphor
500
The dictionary definition of a word
What is denotation
500
The feeling or atmosphere that a writer creates for a reader. How the reader feels from reading a story.
What is mood
500
Stories that teach a lesson or moral. Usually the lesson is stated at the end of the story.
What is a fable
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