What is a comparison between two different things that resemble each other in at least one way. In formal prose the simile is a device both of art and explanation, comparing an unfamiliar thing to some familiar thing (an object, event, process, etc.) known to the reader. (uses "like" or "as")
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Repetition
What is The deliberate repetition of a word or phrase, emphasizing the word(s) or idea(s).
100
"Sometimes, doing what is right doesn’t always feel good." Is an example of a
What is Theme.
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Music is Life.
is an example of
What is a Metaphor.
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the reason the author has for writing. ( inform, persuade, express, & entertain)
What is Author's Purpose
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Metaphor
What is compares two different things by speaking of one in terms of the other. Unlike a simile or analogy, metaphor asserts that one thing is another thing, not just that one is like another. (doesn't use "like" or "as")
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Mood.
What is The way the reader feels when reading a story.
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"We shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills.” -- Winston S. Churchill
Is an example of
What is Repetition.
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If I don’t attend that Justin Bieber concert, I’ll just die!
is an example of
What is a hyperbole.
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a logical assumption, derived by reasoning, based on observed facts & evidence and one’s own knowledge and experience.
What is an Inference.
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Imagery
What is the use of words and phrases to create mental images and to appeal to the senses. It can be used for emotional effects and to intensify the impact on the reader.
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Tone
What is the author’s particular attitude, either stated or implied, toward the subject of his/her writing.
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under the warm blanket, in the weedy garden....
"under the warm blanket" is an example of a
What is prepositional phrase.
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My love is like a red, red rose that is newly sprung in June.
is an example of
What is a simile.
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What are the 5 senses?
Sight, sound, touch, taste, smell
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Personification
What is metaphorically represents an animal or inanimate object as having human attributes--attributes of form, character, feelings, behavior, and so on. Ideas and abstractions can also be personified.
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Theme
What is the central or universal idea of a piece of fiction or the main idea of a non-fiction essay. A theme must be written as a complete sentence.
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"additionally, finally, as a result" as examples of?
What is transition words.
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What does TPCASTT stand for?
What is Title, Paraphrase, Connotation, Attitude, Shift, Theme, Titile
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How do you paraphrase a quote?
Write in your own words and sentence structure. Should be about the same length as the original quote.
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Hyperbole
What is the counterpart of understatement, deliberately exaggerates conditions for emphasis or effect. In formal writing the hyperbole must be clearly intended as an exaggeration, and should be carefully restricted.
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Prepositional Phrase
What is At the minimum, a prepositional phrase will begin with a preposition and end with a noun, pronoun, gerund, or clause, the "object" of the preposition. The object of the preposition will often have one or more modifiers to describe it.
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The tree wrapped its long arms around me.
is an example of
What is Personification.
500
Why do we use TPCASTT?
it's a Structured process of analyzing each of these important elements in poetry. Helps us break down the poem.
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How does the thesis statement help guide and focus a paper?
A clear thesis statement is often the last sentence in the introduction and answers your research question. A thesis statement should be the roadmap for your report as all ideas and evidence in the report serves to support the thesis statement.