Literary Terms
Peter Piper Picked a Peck of Pickled Peppers is what type of figurative language.
alliteration
A pattern of stressed syllables or rhyming words.
Rhyme
Author's attitude
Tone
How the author develops and reveals character in a story. What are the two ways to describe a character?
characterization
Indirect
Direct
To catch the readers attention. What are some ways to do this? give three examples
hook
quote
broad statement
facts
When two words are put together that are contradictory. Give an example.
Oxymoron
Repetition.
There are two academic vocabulary terms that mean the exact same thing. What are they?
Thesis statement and Position Statement
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
What does HELP mean? What is it used for?
History, Entertainment, Literature, Personal
Making a reference historically, in literature, or specific events or people.
He is such a Romeo with the ladies.
Allusion
Using words to paint a picture using the five sense. What are the five senses?
Imagery
sight
touch
smell
taste
Hear
Not necessary to the meaning.
Redundant
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
Words or phrases you need in your essay to shift from one idea to another. Give two examples
Transitions
Humorous use of a word. Give an example.
Pun
The way the reader feel about what he/she is reading.
Mood
The reason why the author/writer is choosing to write about a certain topic. Give the three main reasons.
Author's purpose
Persuade
Inform
Entertain
The action or sequence of events in a story. Usually contains 5 basic elements: Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.
Plot Structure/Diagram
The amount of examples you are suppose to have in your essay.
2
Idiom.
The implied meaning of a word. Give an example
Connotation
What the author is trying to tell the reader. There is also another term for this.
Author's message/theme
A literary technique used to create meaning that seems to contradict the literal meaning. There are three types of this technique. What are they?
Verbal Irony
Dramatic Irony
Situational Irony
Write a thesis statement for the following prompt:
Write an essay explaining why being kind is important.
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