Literary Devices
What is a person vs. society conflict?
A problem between one person and a group of people
What are the settings of proper MLA format?
Times New Roman, size 12, double spaced.
What do poems use instead of punctuation?
Line breaks.
What is the point of argument writing?
To try and persuade your reader to agree with your opinion.
What is the point of an introductory paragraph?
Introduce the reader to what the essay will be about.
What is the definition of plot?
The most important events in the story.
What order should citations be listed in?
Alphabetical.
What is a metaphor?
What is a claim?
The author's opinion they will argue about in their essay.
What is the point of a conclusion paragraph?
Summarize the main points of the essay.
What is symbolism?
When something stands for or represents something else.
In an annotated bibliography, what should the paragraphs include?
What the source is about and how you would use it in your essay.
What is a hyperbole?
What is a counterclaim?
When the writer provides the opposite opinion.
What is a thesis statement?
The main topic of your essay- what each paragraph will be proving.
What is the theme of a story? What are the rules of theme?
The message/lesson of the story. Must be a general statement.
What is the purpose of research?
To learn about or educate others on a specific topic.
What is an allusion?
When a poet makes a reference to something well known such as a book, play, movie, song, etc.
What is a rebuttal?
When the writer proves the opposite argument wrong.
Each body paragraph of an essay must have it's own ________.
What is dramatic irony?
When the audience knows something that the characters in the story do not.
Which lines in your annotated bibliography should be indented?
All but the first.
What is an allegory?
Characters, events, items, and settings can symbolize deeper, abstract concepts.
What should good evidence include in an argument essay?
Facts, statistics, etc.
What must you do after quoting and citing evidence in a body paragraph?
Explain how that piece of evidence proves your thesis statement.