Literary Terms
Who am I?
Literary Terms
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Davis Data
100
A figure of speech that compares two things directly, without using the "like" or "as."
What is a metaphor?
100
"What's wrong, ugly, jealous? Can't get a date?"
Who is Andy Evans?
100
"All the anger pops out of me like I'm a popped balloon."
What is an example of a simile?
100
C & C
What is "commentary" and "conclusion"? These are elements of a successful SAR that will help you score a 2 or 3.
100
Six
What is the number of credits you need to become a 10th grader?
200
A comparison using "like" or "as"
What is a simile?
200
"What should we do? What do you want to join? Maybe we should tutor at the elementary school."
Who is Heather?
200
Descriptive language that is not meant to be taken literally
What is figurative language?
200
26 & 10
What is the number of lines you have for your essays and the SARs? Think precise and concise!
200
Tuesday, January 8th
What is the day the spring semester begins?
300
A figure of speech in which a non-human thing (an idea, object, or animal) is given human characterstics.
What is personification?
300
"I am Outcast."
Who is Melinda?
300
"The card is still there, a white patch of hope with my name on it."
What is an example of a metaphor?
300
1, 2, 3, 4
What is the scoring scale for EOC essays?
300
25%
How much does each final exam count towards your semester grade?
400
A concrete (or real) object that is used to stand in for something else.
What is a symbol?
400
"No more warnings. You just earned a demerit for wandering the halls without a pass."
Who is Mr. Neck?
400
a description connecting to the five senses
What is imagery?
400
Show Not Tell writing, well-developed characters, an interesting plot, figurative language, a mental movie
What are elements of a successful Literary Essay?
400
April 1st & April 2nd
When do you take the EOC Writing and Reading tests?
500
An extreme exaggeration or comparison that a writer uses for dramatic effect.
What is a hyperbole?
500
"Welcome to the only class that will teach you to survive."
Who is Mr. Freeman?
500
"I chomp my sandwich and it barfs mustard on my shirt."
What is an example of personification?
500
Strong thesis statement, detailed evidence, coherent conclusion, clear transitions, serious and formal tone
What are the elements of a successful Expository Essay?
500
Thursday, June 6th 2013
What is your last day of school?
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