Figurative Language
What is a simile?
A figure of speech comparing two unlike things using "like" or "as"
What is a personal narrative?
A story based on the author's personal experiences, often written in the first person
What is ethos
An appeal to ethics, credibility, or character, often used to convince the audience of the speaker's or writer's reliability
What is setting?
The time and place in which thew story occurs, providing context for the characters and plot
What is a subject in a sentence?
The person, place, thing or idea that the sentence is about
Define Metaphor
A figure of speech that describes an object or action in a way that isn't literally true, often stating one thing is another
Describe expository writing
A type of writing that aims to inform, explain, or describe a subject to the reader
Define pathos
An appeal to emotion, aiming to evoke feelings in the audience to persuade them
Define theme
The central idea or underlying message in a literary work
Explain the purpose of a semicolon
A punctuation mark used to connect closely related independent clauses
What is irony?
A literary device where the intended meaning is opposite to the literal meaning, often creating humor or emphasis
What is literary analysis?
A examination of a piece of literature that includes an interpretation of its themes, character, and literary devices
What is logos
An appeal to logic and reason, using facts and statistics to support an argument
What is an allusion?
A brief and indirect reference to a person, place, thing, or idea of historical, culture, literary, or political significance
What is a fragment
A group of words that doesn't express a complete thought, often lacking a subject or verb
What is foreshadowing?
A literary device used to give an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story
Define antihesis
A rhetorical device that contrasts two opposing ideas in a sentence to highlight differences
Explain kairos
An appeal to the opportune moment, emphasizing the timeliness of an argument or message
Describe character development
Define a run-on sentence
A sentence that combines two or more independent clauses without proper punctuation or conjunctions
Explain symbolism
The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities, giving deeper meaning to objects, character, or events.
What is parallelism
A literary and rhetorical technique that uses the same grammatical structure in different parts of a sentence for effect
How can rhetorical appeals enhance writing?
They engage the audience, enhance persuasion, and add depth to argument
Hoe does tone affect a literary piece?
The author's attitude towards the subjects influences the reader's perception and emotional response
What is the difference between active and passive voice
In active voice, the subject performs the action; in passive voice, the subject receives the action