Books
The protagonist of The Outsiders.
Who is Ponyboy Curtis?
When the audience knows information that the characters in the story do not know, it is called THIS.
Example: When the killer walks into the house minutes before the protagonist.
What is dramatic irony?
"As a doctor, I am qualified to tell you that this course of treatment will likely generate the best results."
Name that rhetorical appeal.
What is ethos?
The bee buzzed around the melting popsicle on the ground.
What is onomatopoeia?
When writing an essay about a book, movie, or song, these two things should always be included very early in your response.
What is the title/author?
The setting of The Outsiders.
What is Oklahoma?
When the story is told from the perspective of one of the characters, referred to as "I", it is called THIS.
What is first-person POV?
"Ladies and gentlemen of the jury: we have not only the fingerprints, the lack of an alibi, a clear motive, and an expressed desire to commit the robbery… We also have video of the suspect breaking in. The case could not be more open and shut."
Name that rhetorical appeal.
What is logos?
Fleet feet sweep by sleeping streets.
What is assonance?
A form of writing that tells a story. It includes the five elements of a story: plot, setting, character, conflict, and theme.
What is narrative writing?
The definition of this term is an imagined world or society in which people lead wretched, dehumanized, fearful lives.
An example would be the setting of The Giver.
What is a dystopia?
A person or object that represents something larger than itself.
What is a symbol?
"Better men than us have fought and died to preserve this great nation. Now is our turn to return the favor. For God and country, gentlemen!"
Name that rhetorical appeal.
What is pathos?
Paula planted the pretty pink poppies in the pot.
What is alliteration?
This type of writing seeks to judge something based on a set of criteria. It will typically include the benefits and drawbacks of the topic.
What is evaluative writing?
The scene in The Giver when Jonas witnesses his father releasing the infant twin would be considered THIS plot point in the story.
What is the climax?
The author's message about life; it is usually expressed in a complete statement.
What is theme?
In a four-week trial, 91% of users saw firmer, younger-looking skin.
Name that rhetorical appeal.
What is logos?
That test was a piece of cake!
What is an idiom?
On a CMAS-style essay, your ______ should be formal. You should stay in 3rd person and avoid slang words/phrases.
What is writing style?
(Or just "style")
The scene in The Outsiders when Ponyboy reads Johnny's posthumous letter would be considered THIS plot point.
What is the conclusion/resolution?
When an author reveals a character's personality traits through the character's words and actions, as well as what other say about him/her.
What is indirect characterization?
"Campbell's Classic Canteen Soup is certified heart-healthy by the American Heart Association."
Name that rhetorical appeal.
What is ethos?
They fought like cats and dogs.
What is a simile?
When writing any type of essay, your ideas or topics should be divided using _____.
What are paragraphs?