Literary Terms
What is theme?
What is a fiend?
An enemy. Someone who is evil.
What is the formula for a strong thesis statement?
Introductory phrase, Title, Author's name, Claim, 3 elements.
Match the quote to its theme:
"If you love her enough to give up your world for her, don't you think she would want to do the same for you?"
A) nature can be a source of courage and comfort
B) People are willing to make sacrifices for people they care about.
B) People are willing to make sacrifices for people they care about.
What is a symbol?
A thing that represents or stands for something else.
What is the definition of loathing?
a feeling of intense dislike or disgust; hatred.
What is the structure of a 5 paragraph essay?
Introduction, body, conclusion.
Match the quote to its theme:
"She looked around at the star, the moon, the trees. These were things she could count on"
A) nature can be a source of courage and comfort
B) The star, the moon, the trees are beautiful.
A) nature can be a source of courage and comfort
What is a climax?
The high point of a story.
Where the story changes.
What is the definition of perplexity?
To be confused or unable to understand something.
What is the body of an essay?
The body is the longest part of an essay. This is where you lead the reader through your ideas, elaborating arguments and evidence for your thesis.
Match the quote to its theme:
"We think that books instead of being locked up in cupboards, far from the sight of students, should be distributed as widely as possible"
A) To know something, sometimes you must feel it
B) Knowledge should be shared
B) Knowledge should be shared
What is the exposition of a story?
Where the characters/setting are introduced.
What is the definition of endorsed?
To sign or approve of.
What is the conclusion of an essay?
The final paragraph of an essay. Where the main points are summarized and the thesis is restated.
Match the quote to its theme:
"If people can say, 'Oh! I did not know, I did not mean any harm' they think it is all right"
A) Ignorance is not an excuse for doing wrong
B) Knowledge should be shared
A) Ignorance is not an excuse for doing wrong
What is the fall action of a story?
What is the definition of detestable?
Deserving intense dislike. Something disgusting.
What is the purpose of transition sentences in an essay?
To help the reader move from one idea to the next.
Match the quote to its theme:
"If we could act a little more according to common sense, and a good deal less according to fashion, we should find many things work easier"
A) Ignorance is not an excuse for doing wrong
B) Think for yourself
B) Think for yourself