Literary Elements
This part of the plot introduces the characters, setting, and the basic situation of the story.
What is the exposition
In The Boy Who Cried Wolf, the villagers stopped believing the boy after he lied too many times.
Theme: honesty is important
This appeal uses facts, statistics, and logic to convince the audience.
What is Logos
to study or examine something in great detail, in order to discover more about it
What is analyze
This is the reason an author writes a text.
What is Author's Purpose
The city lights flickered like dying stars in the storm.
Simile
When an author tells the reader directly what a character is like (e.g., "Sarah was a shy girl"), this technique is called what?
What is direct characterization
In Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Goldilocks enters someone else’s home without permission and causes problems.
Theme: respect other people’s property
This appeal tries to make the audience feel emotions like sadness or happiness.
What is Pathos
in informational text, it is the author's attitude toward a topic or subject
in literary text, it is a character's attitude
What is author's perspective
This tells how an author feels or what they believe about a topic.
What is the author's perspective
After carrying the project alone, Marcus felt the weight of the world on his shoulders.
Hyperbole
A struggle between a character and an outside force, such as another character, nature, or society
What is external conflict
In Pinocchio, Pinocchio keeps getting into trouble when he makes bad choices and refuses to listen.
Theme: bad choices have consequences
A speaker shares their qualifications and gives data. Name TWO appeals.
the most important or central thoughts unifying elements of a text
What is central idea
If an author uses facts, statistics, and expert quotes to explain a topic, their purpose is likely this.
What is to inform
The old house groaned in protest as the wind pushed against its walls.
Personification
Setting is not just a location; it also includes this aspect of time, which can dictate the culture, technology, or mood of the story.
What is the historical period or time era
In Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, Harry, Ron, and Hermione succeed because they trust one another and work together to overcome challenges.
Theme: teamwork helps people overcome obstacles
A speech that makes the audience feel guilty and includes expert opinions uses these appeals.
What is Ethos and Pathos
the author or speaker's attitude toward a subject. Can be serious, sarcastic, cheerful, etc.
tone
If an author uses strong opinions and tries to convince you to agree, their purpose is this.
What is to persuade
The firecracker hissed before it exploded with a violent crack.
Onomatopoeia
The central message, lesson, or underlying meaning of a literary work.
What is theme
In The Hunger Games, Katniss risks her own safety to protect her sister and later other people she cares about
Theme: love and loyalty can inspire sacrifice
Which appeal would be strongest in a scientific research paper?
What is Logos
metaphors, similes, hyperbole, and idioms are all examples of?
figurative language
An author describes a new school rule as “unfair and frustrating,” showing this about their perspective.
Her voice was a lighthouse guiding him through the chaos of grief
Metaphor