Poetry
Literary Devices
It's all Rhetorical
For the Love of Grammar
Writing like a Pro
100

AP A verse with 4 lines and are popular because they are compatible with different rhyme schemes and rhythmic patterns

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What is a quatrain

100

This literary device where characters, events, or settings symbolize deeper moral, political, or philosophical concepts. It allows authors to convey complex ideas in a more accessible and engaging way.

What is an allegory

100

This is a figure of speech that combines contradictory or opposing words to create a paradoxical effect. It is used to highlight the complexity of a situation or add depth to the language.

What is an oxymoron 

100

The official title of Poet Laureate were not created until December 20, 1985.  

What is was instead of were 

100

This is a concise and specific sentence or two that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay, research paper, or any other type of academic or persuasive writing.

What is a thesis statement

200

A book or pamphlet made up of one or more full sheets of paper on which 8 pages of text were printed.

What is a Quarto

200

This is a literary device where the sound of a word imitates its meaning. It is used to create a sensory experience and make the language more vivid and expressive.

What is an onomatopoeia  

200

Aristotle's modes of persuasion and refers to the credibility and ethical appeal of the speaker or writer. Establishing ethos involves building trust with the audience, making the argument more convincing.

What role does Ethos play in persuasive writing

200

 Since that time, the Red Cross has benn an active force in helping countless victim in there time of need.

What is been, victims and their

200

 This helps readers understand the core message or point of a smaller unit of writing, such as a paragraph. It is often expressed in a topic sentence.

What is the function of a main idea

300

A poem of 14 lines using any of a number of formal rhyme schemes.  In English typically having ten syllables per line.

What is a sonnet

300

This is a literary device that interrupts the chronological flow of a narrative to present an event that occurred earlier. Its purpose is to provide additional context, backstory, or insight into a character or plot development.

What is a flashback

300

This is a figure of speech characterized by exaggeration for emphasis or effect. It is used to create a dramatic impact, evoke strong feelings, or make a point more vivid.

What is hyperbole in rhetoric

300

Back than, she feel like she could enter the pages of picture books

What is then, felt and a period at the end of the sentence

300

This is clear, arguable, and specific. It provides a focused idea that the rest of the paper will support and develop.

Example: "The use of renewable energy sources is crucial for reducing our dependence on fossil fuels and mitigating the impact of climate change.

What are the characteristics of a thesis statement

400

A par of rhyming iambic pentameters, much used by Chaucer and the poets of the 17th and 18th centuries such as Alexander Pope

What is a Heroic Couplet

400

This is a literary device where there is a contradiction between appearance and reality. It can take the form of verbal irony (saying one thing but meaning another), situational irony (a contrast between what is expected to happen and what actually occurs), and dramatic irony (when the audience knows something that the characters do not).

What is Irony

400

This is a figure of speech in which a question is asked not to receive an answer but to make a point, draw attention, or create emphasis. It is often used for persuasive or dramatic effect.

What is a rhetorical question 

400

Born on December 30 1984, LeBron James is known as one of the worlds best basketball players. After growing up in akron, Ohio, Lebron spent seven years playing for the Cleveland Cavaliers.

What is a comma after 30, an apostrophe in world's a capital Akron and a capital B in LeBron 

400

This refers to information, details, facts, or examples that are used to bolster or substantiate a claim, argument, or point of view in writing or speech.

What is supporting evidence

500

A poem of serious reflection, especially one mourning the loss of someone who died. Defined by their subject matter and don't have to follow any specific form in therms of meter, rhyme or structure.

What is an elegy

500

This is a literary device where an author hints at future events in a story. It creates anticipation and suspense by giving readers clues about what might happen later.

What is foreshadowing 

500

This is the emotional appeal in rhetoric, aiming to evoke an emotional response from the audience. It involves using language, stories, or examples that trigger feelings to make the argument more persuasive.

What is Pathos and how it is used in rhetoric

500

Earths axis is tilted, so as we orbit the Sun, the angle of the sunlight hitting our planet change’s through out the year.

What is an apostrophe in earth's, take out the apostrophe in changes and throughout should be one word
500
  • The cat (subject) chased (verb) the mouse (object).

In this example, "the cat" is the subject performing the action of chasing, and "the mouse" 

Thisis the object receiving the action. is often preferred in writing because it tends to be more concise, clearer, and more engaging for the reader. 

What is active voice

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