Parts of Speech
What is a...
Noun?
A person, place, thing, or idea.
What is personification?
the attribution of a personal nature or human characteristics to something nonhuman
What is ethos?
appeal to authority/credibility
What is epic poetry?
A long narrative poem.
What is diction?
word choice
What is a...
Verb?
An action word.
What is imagery?
figurative language that evokes a mental image or other kinds of sense impressions
What is pathos?
appeals to emotions
What is Gothic Literature?
has a mysterious or fearful mood; usually have a dreary or remote setting, tormented characters, strange, or violent plot
What is syntax?
the arrangement of words in a sentence
What is an ...
Adjective?
A word that modifies, or describes, a noun.
What is symbolism?
the idea that things represent other things
What is logos?
appeals to logic or reason
What is Magical Realism?
What is tone?
the attitude of the writer or speaker
What is a...
Conjunction?
A word that connects different parts of a sentence.
*Think of FANBOYS: (For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet)
What is mood?
the overall feeling of the literary work
What is Satire?
writing the use of humor and irony to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices
What is Irony?
the expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for a humorous effect.
What is an adevrb?
A word that modifies or describes a verb.