Comp Vocabulary
The opening paragraph of an essay that should (1) introduce the general topic and spark the reader’s interest; (2) establish a tone, direction, and level of language for the writing; and (3) identify the thesis.
What is the Introduction?
Giving human qualities to nonhuman things is called this.
What is Personification?
A sentence missing a subject or verb is called this.
What is a Fragment?
Hints or clues about future events in a story.
What is Foreshadowing?
The part of a sonnet that reveals the theme or finalizes the speaker's point.
What is the Couplet?
The last sentence of your introduction that clearly states the claim and reasons, and suggests a pattern of development for the writing.
What is the Thesis Statement?
Romeo saying Juliet is “the sun” is an example of this extended comparison.
What is a Metaphor?
The elements that make up a sentence, including nouns, pronouns, adjectives, verbs, adverbs, prepositions, conjunctions, and interjections.
What are the Parts of Speech?
Described in this sentence:
This article was written to inform the reader.
What is the Author's Purpose?
The story of Romeo and Juliet is primarily this type of drama.
What is a Tragedy?
This sentence in an introduction:
Even though coffee is more popular in the United States, tea is a better morning beverage because it is less likely to result in a caffeine crash, includes more varieties, and is less processed than coffee.
What is the Thesis Statement?
The use of vivid language that appeals to the senses.
What is Imagery?
A sentence containing at least two independent clauses and one dependent clause is called this.
What is a Compound-Complex Sentence?
The turning point in a story where the protagonist takes a final stand against his/her conflict.
What is the Climax?
A long speech given by a character alone on stage revealing thoughts and feelings.
What is a Soliloquy?
In argumentative writing, this is the opposing viewpoint to the writer’s claim.
What is a Counterclaim?
An author may use this device to highlight a character's development over the course of a plot by contrasting their feelings from the beginning of a text and the end of a text.
What is Juxtaposition?
A group of words containing a subject and verb but not expressing a complete thought.
What is a Dependent Clause?
When an object, character, or event represents a deeper meaning beyond its literal interpretation, the author is using this literary device.
What is Symbolism?
Where a shift in tone or topic often appears in sonnet.
Where is the Beginning or End of the Third Quatrain?
The part of the embedded evidence statement that is missing from this example:
After learning that Romeo had been banished, Juliet exclaims, "Past hope! Past care!" (4.1.45).
What is Elaboration?
An author may use this literary device, figure of speech, or situation to show a sharp incongruity between expectation and reality, often used for humor, empathy, or dramatic effect.
What is Irony?
In the sentence “Neither the students nor the teacher were prepared for the fire drill,” this grammar rule has been violated.
What is Subject-Verb Agreement?
When a reader must draw a conclusion that a character values power more than friendship based on dialogue, actions, and symbolism, even though the text never directly states it. This skill is called this.
What is Inference?
In Romeo and Juliet, Romeo and Juliet’s deaths ultimately end the feud between the Montagues and Capulets, making their deaths an example of this literary concept.
What is Situational Irony?