Who's that?
This person wrote a Satirical novel based on a boy who travels down river. He is considered a realist author.
Mark Twain
During this Literary Movement, Nature presides as the resounding theme.
Transcendentalism
The __________of a piece of writing is its general atmosphere or emotional complexion—in short, the array of feelings the work evokes in the reader.
Mood
Needs to be a complete sentence. Must stand alone. Cannot use "I"
Claim
_____________ is a characteristic of Postmodernism and is an interrupted sequence of events, character development and action.
Fragmentation
This author used Pseudonyms in his writing, which took place during the Romantic Period
Washington Irving
During this literary time period, it was custom to be shamed and scorned through sermons and religious teachings
Puritanism
When discussing the “dictionary definition” of a word, you would be talking about the ___________
Denotation
The special indentation used in MLA format is called
Hanging Indentation
In Cold Blood was the first __________________.
Nonfiction novel
This author was considered a recluse; she only became famous after her death
Emily Dickinson
In this Literary time period, the texts discuss evil, psychology, and human flaw
This Irony occurs when a speaker’s intention is the opposite of what he or she is saying
Verbal
The page where you put all of your citations, at the end of your essay, is called_____________
Works Cited
_____________ is a characteristic of Postmodernism and may be the retelling of an old story, or the rewriting of popular stories in modern context
Intertextuality
This person wrote a book made of epitaphs that exploited the small town in which he lived. He was considered a modernist author.
Edgar Lee Masters
During this literary movement, there were mostly political and philosophical documents, that focus on reason and common sense
American Enlightenment
“Three can keep a secret if two are dead” and “If it isn’t broken, then don’t fix it” are examples of ___________.
Aphorisms
This type of writing relies on the use of facts and logic as a tactic
Argument Writing
_____________ requires 12 pt Times New Roman Font
MLA Format
This person wrote a journal about coming to America from England. He described death and famine during the Colonial period.
William Bradford
This literary movement focuses on bold experimentation in form and style over the traditional. It is also cast in first person
Modernism
The placing of African ideals at the center of any analysis that involves African culture and behavior" is known as_______________
Afrocentrism
Shorter works (i.e. articles, poems, short stories, essays) should be in__________
quotation marks
The author often tries to maintain a tone that will be experienced as a scientist taking note of what he or she sees; sometimes by creating nameless characters.
Objectivism or Detachment