Literary Terms
The authors reason for writing a literary text.
Authors purpose
When a word sound like the noise it describes.
Onomatopoeia
When you inform the reader about a topic.
Informative
To describe something.
Description
What is logos?
The appeal to logic
To make an educated guess.
Infer
What type of figurative language is being used?
"Go and gather the green leaves on the grass."
Alliteration
In what type of essay do you write a counterclaim?
Argumentative
When an event occurs and something happens as a result.
Cause and effect
What is pathos?
An appeal to emotion
The opposite of the protagonist.
Antagonist
Words or phrases that aren't literal.
Idiom
How many body paragraphs do you write in an informative essay?
Three
The order in which things happen.
Sequence/Chronological Order
The name of a particular person, place, or thing?
Proper noun
The techniques and devices used by writers to create meaning in their works.
Literary terms
Exaggerated statements not meant to be taken literally.
Hyperbole
What is an expository essay?
To provide information about a topic neutrally.
What is a persuasive text?
When the author tries to persuade the reader to agree with a certain point of view.
The most important/exciting part of a story.
Climax
Allows readers to understand and relate to the characters in a narrative.
Characterization
Uses an object or word to represent an idea.
Symbolism
How many times should you provide evidence in a singular body paragraph?
Twice
What is a narrative text?
Telling a story; either fiction or nonfiction.
The end of a story.
Resolution