Literature
The location and/or time period that a story takes place.
What is the SETTING?
The portion of an essay where the main ideas are expressed and evidence is provided is known as this.
What are the BODY PARAGRAPHS?
A direct comparison between two things that does not use like or as.
What is a METAPHOR?
This term refers to a word's emotions and associations, beyond its literal definition.
What is connotation?
This term refers to a word's literal or dictionary definition without considering its emotions.
What is denotation?
A story’s most pivotal, suspenseful, or emotional moment.
What is the CLIMAX?
In this type of essay, the writer attempts to present his/her opinion about a subject to an intended audience.
What is an ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY?
“Lincoln is as hyper as a squirrel that just drank a Monster” features an example of this figure of speech.
What is a SIMILE?
This is a hint or suggestion found within a sentence or paragraph that helps the reader figure out the meaning of an unfamiliar word
What is a context clue?
This is the process of making an educated guess or drawing a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning rather than direct statements in the text.
What is inference?
This is the term for the main character in a story, often facing challenges or conflicts that drive the plot.
Who is the protagonist?
When assigned a prompt/topic for an argumentative essay, the writer must choose this before beginning the writing process.
What is a CLAIM or THESIS?
Examples of this figurative language include: Bang, Pow, Buzz, Zap, Rrriinngg!
What is ONOMATOPOEIA?
An opposing idea addressed in an argumentative essay.
What is a COUNTERCLAIM?
This term refers to the specific details, quotes, or examples from a text that are used to support an analysis, argument, or conclusion.
What is text evidence?
This type of point of view is often referred to as a “God-like” vantage point or “all-knowing”.
What is THIRD-PERSON OMNISCIENT?
The line at the beginning of a paper that grabs the reader’s attention and makes them want to read further is known as this.
What is the "HOOK"?
In the sentence “The old recliner held me and cradled me,” this is an example of what type of figure of speech?
What is PERSONIFICATION?
The "happily ever after" moment to close a story.
What is the RESOLUTION?
This type of summary focuses on presenting the main points or ideas of a text without including personal opinions or details that are not essential.
What is an objective summary?
When an author leaves subtle clues in the text that hint at future events.
What is FORESHADOWING?
This type of writing organizes ideas logically and clearly, often used to inform or explain something to the reader. It usually includes an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion.
What is informative writing?
"Mr. Johnson has told us a billion times how important the AASA test is" is an example of this figurative language.
What is HYPERBOLE?
The universal truth or life lesson that a reader may take from a story.
What's THEME?
This figure of speech refers to a reference to a well-known person, event, place, or work of art, often used to compare or add meaning without explaining it in detail.
What is an allusion?