Grammar
What is a verb?
A verb is a word that shows/demonstrates ACTION.
A comparison that does NOT use "like" or "as."
Logos
Logos appeals to reason or logic.
Who were the main characters in Long Walk to Water?
Salva and Nya
1st Person POV
Uses "I, me, my."
What is a noun?
A person, place, or thing.
Simile
A comparison that DOES use "like" or "as."
Pathos
Pathos appeals to the emotions of the audience.
In "Maus," what group of people were represented by the symbol of CATS?
2nd Person POV
What is an ACTIVE sentence?
A sentence where the subject is DOING the action!
Hyperbole
When exaggeration is used for emphasis or effect
Ethos
Ethos refers to the credibility, authority, or trustworthiness of the speaker or writer.
In "The Legend of Osiris," what was the name of the "Sun God"?
Ra
3rd Person POV
Uses "he, she, it."
What is a passive sentence?
A sentence where the subject is RECEIVING the action!
Imagery
Vivid descriptions that appeal to the senses.
Why would a speaker want to appeal to PATHOS?
To convince someone to do something based on feelings.
In "Long Way Down," what does the gun buried in Will's drawer represent?
Violence, revenge buried in his heart
Why would an author use 1st person POV?
What is the difference between a coordinating and subordinating conjunction?
Hint: Which one connects COMPOUND and which one connects COMPLEX sentences?
Coordinating conjunctions connect COMPOUND sentences and subordinating conjunctions connect COMPLEX sentences.
Symbolism
When an item represents an idea.
Why would a speaker want to use LOGOS?
To convince someone to do something based on FACTS and LOGIC.
In "The Diary of Anne Frank", what name does Anne give her diary?
"Kitty"
Why would an author use 3rd person POV?
To give an objective perspective of the characters.