Making Comparisons
A comparison between two or more things using "like" or "as."
What is a simile?
Written or spoken communication of ideas.
What is discourse?
The people, animals, or objects that a story is about.
What are characters?
The main point or claim of an essay or argument.
What is a thesis?
The type of characterization that starts with an "S."
What is speech?
A comparison between two or more things which does NOT use "like" or "as."
What is a metaphor?
Writing that tells a story.
What is narration?
Where and when a story takes place.
What is setting?
Facts or details that support an argument.
What is evidence?
The type of characterization that starts with a "T."
What are thoughts?
A reference to a person, thing, or event outside of the text.
What is an allusion?
Writing that presents a position in hopes that the reader will accept their assertion.
What is argument/persuasion?
The underlying message that a writer is trying to convey.
What is theme?
An appeal to an audience's emotions
What is pathos?
The type of characterization that starts with an "E."
What is effect on others?
Attributing human characteristics or behavior to something nonhuman.
What is personification?
Writing that appeals to the five senses.
What is description?
The perspective from which a story is told, such as first-person or third-person.
What is point of view?
Using facts to appeal to an audience's logic or reason.
What is logos?
The type of characterization that starts with an "A."
What are actions?
The use of an image, object, or idea to represent something other than its literal meaning.
What is symbolism?
Writing that explains or informs.
What is exposition?
The way an author expresses their attitude through their writing.
What is tone?
Using a person or organization's credibility to help support an argument.
What is ethos?
The type of characterization that starts with an "L."
What are looks?