Literary Devices
A type of metaphor in which an object, idea, character, action, etc., is compared to another thing using the words "as" or "like."
Simile
Define Process
A series of actions or steps taken in order to achieve a particular end.
What part of the story is the climax?
The most exciting part, the part of the story that everything builds to.
What are sources in a story?
People interviewed or supporting documents that provide factual evidence.
What are the three sections of a persuasive essay?
Introduction, body, conclusion.
When a nonhuman figure or other abstract concept or element is described as having human-like qualities or characteristics.
Personification
Define tedious
Tiresome because of length or dullness.
What part of the story is the resolution.
The part where we discover the solutions or final outcomes to all of the problems set up at the beginning of the story.
What are the six questions every news story seeks to answer.
How many arguments are ideal for supporting your opinion?
Three
An exaggerated statement that's not meant to be taken literally by the reader. It is often used for comedic effect and/or emphasis.
Hyperbole
Define Elaborate
Involving many carefully arranged parts or details; detailed and complicated in design and planning.
What part of the story is the falling action?
Right after the climax, the falling out of the most important moment of the story.
What is a stakeholder?
Anyone or any group impacted by a story.
Possible counterpoints
Personal experience
External facts
When ideas, actions, or objects are described in non-literal terms. In short, it's when an author compares one thing to another.
Metaphor
Define Chortled
Laugh in a noisy, gleeful way.
What part of the story is the rising action?
The part where the tension builds and the conflict of the story is identified.
What is the inverted pyramid?
The form most common structure for journalistic writing where the most important information is written first and the extra details come last.
Define a thesis statement.
One sentence that clearly describes your stance or opinion.
When a more mild or indirect word or expression is used in place of another word or phrase that is considered harsh, blunt, vulgar, or unpleasant.
Euphemism
Define Implies
Indicate the truth or existence of (something) by suggestion rather than explicit reference,
What part of the story is the exposition?
The part of the story where the characters, settings and initial details are established.
Journalistic writing avoids value laden words. What are value laden words?
Name two of the three things a conclusion paragraph accomplishes.
Restate Thesis
End on a strong statement.