Poetry
What is the narrator's attitude toward a subject called?
Tone
What is the message that the reader takes from a narrative?
Theme
n. Difference of opinion; disagreement
Dissension
What is claim?
What is the difference between a theme and a topic?
A theme is a lesson that is taken from the story, while a topic is what the story is about.
What is biblical allusion?
Reference to Christianity in literature
What is the repetition of the same letter or sound at the beginning of neighboring words called?
Alliteration
v. 1- To secretly plan together to do something wrong
2- To join together
Conspire
How many body paragraphs should be used in an argumentative writing?
At least 5 paragraphs
n. Not following orders on purpose, especially by sailors.
v. To openly oppose a commander
Mutiny
What is classical allusion?
Reference to Greek or Roman mythology in literature
The repetition of consonant sounds, which can appear in the beginning, middle, or end of a word.
Consonance
v. To shrink in disgust; despise; hate
Abhor
What is the opposite side of the author's argument?
Counterclaim
What is diction?
The author's specific word choice
What is a symbol in literature?
An object or action that resembles another idea that it's literal meaning.
Repetition of vowel sounds without the repetition of consonants
Assonance
v. 1- Start a voyage on a ship or plane
2- To start out; begin
Embark
What pronouns should not be included in an argumentative writing?
I, me, my, us, you, your, yourself
How is rhyme scheme counted?
Rhyme scheme is counted with the letters of the alphabet. Begin with A, and as the poem continues, either match the rhyme scheme to previous letters or add a new letter.
What is referred to as a collection of lines in a poem?
Stanza
What does TPCASTT stand for?
Title, Paraphrase, Connotations, Attitude, Shifts, Title, Theme
n. A person that is alone and lives away from society
Recluse
What is referred to as the argument used against the counterclaim?
Rebuttal
What type of poem was Walt Whitman's, "O Captain, My Captain"?
Hint: These poems are about death, funerals, and mourning.
An elegy