A writer's attitude towards a topic, person, event, etc.
They might sound depressed, thankful, excited, sarcastic, etc.
What is tone?
100
Ex. She was fishing for compliments.
Ex. She was the light of my life.
Ex. She experienced a rollercoaster of emotions.
What are metaphors?
100
Writers use _______________ language because it has levels of meaning and expresses ideas in a way that helps the reader feel the full emotion and use their imagination.
What is figurative?
100
O. Henry states that in Della and Jim's backyard, a "gray cat walks on a gray fence in a gray backyard" (paragraph 6).
This is an example of _________________.
Possible answers: imagery, parallel structure, or tone!
100
"You've cut off your hair?" asked Jim LABORIOUSLY, as if he had not arrived at that fact yet, even after the hardest mental labor.
a. quickly
b. painstakingly
c. sadly
d. disappointedly
What is B- painstakingly?
200
The general message (main idea) about life in a text.
Example from "The Gift of the Magi:" Sometimes people do foolish things for love.
What is theme?
200
Ex. I am so hungry I could eat a horse.
Ex. I have a million things to do.
Ex. I had to walk 15 miles to school in the snow, uphill.
What are hyperboles?
200
Writers often drop hints and clues that something that will happen in the future. This is called __________________.
What is foreshadowing?
200
In paragraph 24, Jim "stopped inside the door, as immovable as a setter at the scent of quail" when he sees Della's hair.
This is an example of a _______________.
What is a simile?
200
"The dull precious metal seemed to flash with a reflection of her bright and ARDENT spirit."
a. affectionate
b. peaceful
c. enthusiastic
d. kind-hearted
What is C- enthusiastic?
300
The word choice that a writer/speaker chooses to use.
This can clue a reader/listener in to the age, education, and personality of the writer/speaker.
What is diction?
300
Ex. Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're going to get.
What is a simile?
300
When an event contradicts the expectations of the reader
What is situational irony?
300
In the story, Della selling her hair and Jim selling his watch were both _____________ of the sacrifices they would make for love.
What are symbols?
300
"Had the Queen of Sheba lived in the flat across from them, Della would have let her hair hang out the window someday to dry just to DEPRECIATE the Queen's jewels and gifts."
a. admire
b. decline
c. ignore
d. devalue
What is D- devalue?
400
A writer will often use this technique to show how the difference between two things (how different/opposite they are).
Example: She wore a grey sweater and dull brown pants, but her smile lit up the room.
What is juxtaposition?
400
Ex. It was too late. He had already been struck by the arrow and was hopelessly in love with Sara.
What is an allusion?
400
DAILY DOUBLE!!! THIS IS NOT ONE WE COVERED IN CLASS YET! TAKE YOUR BEST GUESS!!!
This occurs when a speaker or narrator says one thing while meaning the opposite (a.k.a. sarcasm)
What is verbal irony?
400
Paragraph 11 states, "On went her old brown jacket; on went her old brown hat. With the brilliant sparkle in her eyes, she fluttered out the door..."
This is an example of _________________.
Possible answers: juxtaposition or imagery!
400
A very thin person may by observing his reflection obtain a fairly accurate CONCEPTION of his looks.
a. idea
b. mirage
c. photo
d. inception
What is A- idea?
500
When a student copies the style of a writer, they are trying to __________________ the writer's style.
(I'm looking for a specific word we talked about!)
What is "emulate"?
500
Giving evidence based on a personal experience (a.k.a. telling an ________________) is a good way to appeal to logos, pathos, and ethos at the same time.
What is an anecdote?
500
Words/phrases that appear to contradict each other to make you think deeply or laugh
Ex. I like humanity, but I loathe people.
Ex. Unpopular celebrity
Ex. Original copy
What is an oxymoron?
500
In the beginning of the story, O. Henry describes Jim and Della as well as the broken down house they live in and the day of the year it is. This is the _______________ of the story.
What is exposition?
500
When Della reached home, her intoxication gave way a little to PRUDENCE and reason.
a. love
b. practicality
c. anger
d. craziness