Literary Terms
Fiction
SAT Word Wall
Wildcard
STAAR Strategies
100
A speaker's choice of words, especially unusual or specific words to show tone
diction
100
A struggle, opposition or problem in fiction
conflict
100
Define the following SAT word: amiable
friendly
100
The use of a person, place, thing or event that stands for itself and represents some other meaning, as well. Ex: The American flag or a white dove.
Symbolism
100
What is a refutation?
A sentence or paragraph that recognizes the counter-argument and argues against it.
200
Words of sensory details (sight, sound, touch, taste, smell) are known as what literary device?

The hot, blazing sun beat down on Danielle as she crossed the finish line.

Imagery
200
When the writer tells the reader what a character is like
Direct characterization
200

Define the following SAT word: anguish

great mental or physical pain
200
Words or phrases that appeal to one or more of the five senses. Look, feel, sound, taste, and smell. The sick sweet smell of the red roses was all I could remember.
Imagery
200
What is a hook?
an interesting sentences at the beginning of the essay It grabs the reader's attention about the topic.
300
A conclusion or intelligent guess based on a combination of text and your intelligence and experiences
inferences
300
When a writer reveals a character's personality through actions, dialogue, and not through direct statements.
Indirect characterization
300

Define the following SAT word:banal

ordinary or dull
300
The central message or meaning that the author tries to convey in a piece of literature that relates to everyday life or human experiences. Ex: Love conquers all
Theme
300
What does the final paragraph of the essay do?
The conclusions tells why the position is so important and it restates the thesis in different and interesting words.
400
What advantages and disadvantages does first-person point of view offer?
A reader knows more about the narrator. A reader has only that character/person's perspective.
400
A character who sharply contrasts another character, showing the other's personality better
foil
400

Define the following SAT word:auspicious

favorable
400
The action or sequence of events in a story. Usually contains 5 basic elements: Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.
Plot Structure
400
What is a "call to action"?
The call to action is near the end of the essay and it tells the reader what to do about the issue. It is used in a persuasive essay.
500
Point of view in which the narrator or speaker knows the thoughts and emotions of all characters
Omniscient Point of View
500
a scene or occurrenc that happened before the current story
flashback
500

Define the following SAT word:acrimonious

harsh
500
When asked the best way to combine sentences, should you select an answer that repeats words unnecessarily?
YES!
500
What are five strategies you use for STAAR/EOC testing?
Answers will vary.
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