Figurative Language
The amount of questions that you will have on your exam.
60
The main point that the author is making, or what the text is mostly about.
Central/Main idea
To give a concise statement that explains what the text is about
Summary
The feeling created by a piece of literature. Ex. Joyful, Mournful
Mood
The type of question that requires you to write your answer in complete sentences
Open-ended/Constructive responses
The moral or lesson that the story is trying to teach/convey.
Theme
The definition of ethos
Appeal to the audience by using authority or famous figures
The author/speaker's attitude toward the subject.
Tone
Gives human characteristics to non-humans. Ex. "The trees whispered in the breeze."
Personification
Things that you should not have during your test
A reference to a person, place, or another work of literature. Ex. Mentioning Snow White or Iron Maiden.
Allusion
to describe someone's character by exposing their traits
Characterization
Logos
A statement that is something being smaller, worse, or less important than it actually is
Understatement
The amount of time you will get to take your exam
2 hours and 30 minutes
How a passage is organized. Ex. Compare and contrast, cause and effect, etc.
Structure
the perspective from which a story is viewed or told.
Point of View
20%
Extreme exaggeration. Ex. "I'm so hungry, I could eat a horse."
Hyperbole
The date of your exam
May 29th
an object, person, situation, event, or action that represents something else.
What is a Symbol/Symbolism?
The act of painting a picture inside of your mind; using different senses
Imagery
Appeals to the audience's emotions
Pathos