Basic Vocab
The "point" of a story or the lesson that is learned
Theme
The following is an example of what sense?
"The bite I took into the cinnamon roll was sugary and delightful"
Taste
The point of view where the author uses the pronouns "I, me, my, we, our, or us"
First Person
The art of persuasive speaking or writing
Rhetoric
ID what each example is of:
The girl was kind.
Direct characterization and third person
The turning point of the story
Climax
The following is an example of what sense?
"The lake gleamed a crystal blue in the sunlight."
Sight
The point of view where the author uses the pronouns "you, your"
Second Person
Ethos
Appeal to credibility
ID what each example is of:
Regina's nose wrinkled up as she looked at Debbie's outfit. She rolled her eyes and exchanged a look with her friends.
Third person-limited, indirect characterization
The author's attitude or emotions towards something in a story
Tone
The following is an example of what sense?
"The megaphone blared right next to my head, 'Are you listening?'"
Sound
The POV where the author uses "she, he, or they" AND can show multiple characters thoughts, feelings, and actions
Third Person Omniscient
Logos
ID what each example is of:
I was happy to help the animal shelter. I picked up the boxes of food and brought it into the building.
Direct characterization, first person
1. The dictionary definition of a word
2. The additional layer of meaning a word has
Denotation and Connotation
The following is an example of what sense?
"The overpowering odor of rotten meat hit my nose as I opened the freezer door."
Smell
The POV where an author uses "he, she, or they" AND only shows you one character's thoughts, feelings, or actions
Third Person - Limited
Pathos
Appeal to emotions
ID what each example is of:
You reach into your pocket and give the little girl your last piece of candy. Her toothy smile touches your heart.
Indirect, second person
1. the art of persuasive speaking or writing
2. the use of emotions to convince a reader
1. Rhetoric
2. Pathos
The following is an example of what sense(s)?
"The cold winter air whistled past my ears and made me shiver."
Touch and sound
The following is an example of what POV?
"Jerry groaned in exasperation at Housten.
'I'm tired of this!" he yelled.
Jerry was being crazy, Housten decided, so he would ignore him."
Third- Omniscient
The following is an example of what appeals?
"You should trust me because I have been a doctor for 20 years. I have had success in 98% of the cases I treat."
Ethos
ID what each example is of:
"I was only trying to help them! They were suffering and they have families, too; wouldn't you want someone to help them if they were your sister or brother?" I shouted, angrily.
Indirect, pathos, first person