Literary Terms
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Writing
100
When a narrator uses "I, Me," it is written in this perspective
What is First Person?
100
Giving human qualities to something that is not human
What is personification?
***100 bonus points if you can give an example of personification***
100
The words and phrases around a difficult word to help the reader determine its meaning. Gives us hints and helps us to better understand.
What are context clues?
100
You will have one of these three types of writing sessions on the LEAP.
What is Research Simulation Task, Literary Analysis Task, and Narrative Writing Task?
100
The piece of punctuation we use to omit (or take out) extra words or phrases when we want to shorten text evidence
What is ellipses or dot dot dot (...)?
200
When a narrator uses "he, she, they, their," the story is written in _____ person.
What is third (3rd) person point of view?
200
The part of the essay that acknowledges the opposite opinion and attempts to disprove it.
What is counterclaim?
200
The meaning of the word consolidate as it is used in the following sentence:
At the meeting, the teachers realized they would need to consolidate their math teams so they would have enough people to participate in the competition on Saturday morning.
What is A. Combine?
200
The type of writing required from this prompt.
What is narrative?
200
The role of the conclusion paragraph
What is restates what the entire essay covered; leaves the reader with a final thought?
300
**DAILY DOUBLE**
When a narrator uses the words "you, yourself, your," the story is written in _____ person.
What is second (2nd) person point of view?
300
To mark up the text with notes, questions, or other things that help you understand the text
What is annotate?
300
The meaning of flourished as it is used in the following sentence:
The plants that Columbus brought with him to the island he called Hispaniola flourished. Soon there were sugar plantations all over the island, and a kind of "white gold" rush began.
What is grow or develop in a healthy way?
300
The type of writing required from this prompt.
You have read a story about Marco, a character who has had an encounter with a mysterious stranger. Write a story that reveals who the stranger is and why he is interested in Marco. Use what you have learned about the characters to create the story.
What is narrative?
300
In the LAST few minutes before you turn in your essay, you should...
What is READ OVER YOUR ENTIRE ESSAY and look for errors in spelling, capitalization, and punctuation?
400
The series of events that make up a story.
The beginning, middle, and end.
What is the Plot of the Story?
***Extra 200 points if you can name all five parts***
400
The text is mostly about is known as the _______ ________ of the text.
What is central idea (main idea)?
400
The meaning of the word gullible in the following sentence.
There are any number of miracle cures for various illnesses for people gullible enough to buy them.
** DAILY DOUBLE***
What is easily deceived or tricked; too trusting?
400
The type of writing required from this prompt.
Write an essay analyzing how the character's dialogue reveals aspects of his or her character and propels the plot. Be sure to use details from both texts to support your ideas.
What is literary analysis?
400
Five transitional words
What is for example, however, additionally, therefore, in addition, first, lastly, for instance, etc.?
500
The message or lesson that can apply to you/me
What is theme?
500
A direct comparison to something that DOES NOT USE like or as.
What is metaphor?
500
The meaning of loquacious as it is used in the following sentence.
Sarah was known for her loquacious nature. At parties, she would share stories and opinions on every topic imaginable.
A) Shy and reserved
B) Talkative and chatty
C) Intelligent and wise
D) wild and out of control
What is B?
500
The type of writing required from this prompt.
You have now read two articles on the topic of reading and writing. Write a multiparagraph essay that compares and contrasts how both authors view reading and writing and how the structure of each text contributes to convey their meaning.
What is research simulation?
500
What do you include in an evidence-based-writing body paragraph?
What is claim/topic sentence, intro. to evidence, evidence with citation, intro. to reasoning, reasoning?
600
A reference to something with historical, cultural, literary, or political importance.
What is allusion?
600
The three types of irony.
What is verbal, situational, and dramatic?
***300 bonus points if you can explain ALL three***
600
The meaning of the word tenacious in the following sentence:
Even though Jackson was smaller than his other teammates, his tenacious attitude allowed him to accomplish as much as they did.
What is extremely persistent; never giving up or letting anyone get in his way?
600
The type of writing required from this prompt.
You have now read two articles about the beginning of sound technology and one article about modern technology. Write an essay explaining how the process of refining and marketing the phonograph is similar to the development of the Audio Spotlight in "Psst . . . Hey, You." Be sure to use details from all three articles to support your answer.
What is research simulation?
600
The first thing you should do when your teacher says "You may begin."
What is read and breakdown the writing prompt, write down what the prompt is asking you to do (or thesis statement), and start an outline?