Literary Definitions
This literary device is the comparison of one thing with another thing using “like” or “as”.
What is simile?
(Steinbeck 3) is an example of:
What is a citation?
The ability of love to conquer hate in Romeo & Juliet might be considered one of the play's universal_____
What is a theme?
This is a page that goes after an essay (e.g. a research essay) that cites one's sources.
What is a works cited page?
This is the main idea of an essay.
What is a thesis statement?
This literary term means "use vivid language designed to appeal to these senses."
What is imagery?
This is typically the last sentence of an introduction paragraph.
What is a thesis statement?
These are the protagonists of Of Mice and Men.
Who are Lenny & George?
Andy Evans sexually assaulting Melinda in the closet at school is an example of the ________ of a story.
What is climax?
You should avoid using this word/phrase to explain a piece of evidence.
What is "this shows"?
This literary skill refers to making assumptions or drawing conclusions from details in the text.
What is an inference?
A person uses citations to avoid this.
What is plagiarism?
In the 57 Bus, Richard setting Sasha's skirt on fire would be an example of _____________ conflict.
What is character versus character?
When citing Shakespeare, you must include these 3 things.
What is Act, Scene, and line number?
This is the order of the date in an MLA header.
What is day, month, year?
This literary term describes the writer’s attitude toward the subject matter or audience of a literary work
What is tone?
This part of a paragraph is necessary before giving evidence from the text.
What is context?
Curley not liking "big guys," and Lennie also being a "big guy" is an example of this.
What is foreshadowing?
In Speak, we learn that Melinda doesn't speak up because she's experienced trauma. However, the other characters in the book don't know this. This is an example of....
What is dramatic irony?
This is the writing strategy used for narrative writing.
What is CSPACE?
This literary term refers to when what happens is the opposite of what we expect to happen.
What is situational irony?
This is another name for a very short story, sometimes used as the hook for an essay.
What is an anecdote?
In Speak, Melinda's cracked lips could be a __________ for trauma.
What is a symbol?
In West Side Story, Maria singing from a balcony is an ________ to Romeo & Juliet.
What is an allusion?
This is a type of essay which combines two or more sources.
What is synthesis?