Figurative Language
The use of an object or image to represent a larger idea or concept
Symbolism
a group of words that expresses a complete thought.
Sentence
Main Character or mover of action; their choices cause the story to move forward
Protagonist
methods that are meant to convince you to think or act a certain way.
persuasive techniques
are techniques that persuade by playing on the audience's desire to fit in
Appeals by association
literal
gives a command or makes a request
An imperative sentence
An author’s detailed description for who a character is
Characterization
states the writer's position on an issue.
claim
graphics or animation—the process of displaying images so they appear to move—can engage the audience.
Visual elements
piece of cake
easy
makes a statement. It is always followed by a period.
Declarative Sentence
the person who speaks and explains the message, also has an impact.
narrator
a particular group for which created content is intended.
What is a Target Audience?
words with strong positive or negative meanings.
Loaded language
a group of words established by usage as having a meaning not to be taken from those of the individual words
idioms
When a group of words looks like a sentence but does not express a complete thought
Sentence Fragment
the struggle between two forces in a story; problems that characters experience
Conflict
claims supported by valid facts and sound reasoning.
logical appeals
may be to share information or to persuade the audience to change behaviors or attitudes.
Purpose of content
phrases interpreted for their intended meaning rather than as they sound
figurative
who or what the sentence is about
what is the subject
how an author demonstrates characterization
through the depiction of their physical description, dialogue, thoughts, reputation, and actions.
refers to the reasons and evidence used to prove the claim.
Support
to "put the cart before the horse" means...
to do things in the wrong order