Literary Terms #1
Author's attitude toward the subject, character, or audience
Tone
A comparison not using "like" or "as".
What is an metaphor?
amanda loves scool= eating french fryes, and spending thyme with her freinds.
Amanda loves school, eating French fries, and spending time with her friends.
The point of view where the narrator knows all the thoughts, actions, and feelings of all the characters.
What is 3rd person omniscient
Can you wear a hat, head covering or a hoodie during the EOC?
No
Writing that explains
Expository
Language that appeals to the senses.
What is Imagery
Robert is from Bronx, New York.
Are we testing by block with our classmates?
No, we are testing by last name.
Referring to past events
Flashback
Comparison using "like" or "as".
What is simile?
why did the Chicken move the couch)
Why did the chicken move the couch?
Do you listen to and respect your proctor?
Yes
Author's choice of words in a text
Diction
Mrs. Floresta has too dogs at home, kahlua and moonshine'
Mrs. Foresta has two dogs at home, Kahlua and Moonshine.
A direct exchange between characters.
What is dialogue
Where do your backpacks go in the testing room?
Reference to someone or something well-known in a piece of literature
Allusion
Part of the plot in which actions, complications, and plot twists lead up to the climax.
What is Rising Action
Yesterday, jimmy went to the market to get toilet papar, chiken wings, and little debbie snacks.
Yesterday, Jimmy went to the market to get toilet paper, chicken wings, and Little Debbie snacks.
Do we leave the writing prompts blank?
No