Literature Terms
The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words.
Alliteration
The choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing.
Diction
Denotation is the dictionary meaning of a word.
________________ is the emotional meaning of a word.
(hot = temperature hot=good looking)
Connotation
How much time do you have to complete the Reading section of the EOC?
Unlimited
Name TWO different types of nonfiction text you might be reading or writing about on the EOC.
Biography, autobiography, article, speech, memoir
An underlying message about life or human nature that a writer wants the reader to understand
Theme
In a plot, the point of maximum interest or tension
Climax
Put the following TDA rubric descriptors in order from best to worst (1-4)
Adequate, Limited, Effective, Inadequate
Effective, Adequate, Limited, Inadequate
When is the Reading EOC?
Monday, May 15th
Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair; shaped by diction and tone in writing.
Bias
An indirect reference to a famous person, place, event or literary work
Allusion
A character's sudden realization or something he/she did not understand previously.
Epiphany
______ is the atmosphere the writer creates for the reader.
_____ is the attitude an author has towards a particular subject or topic of a text.
*Answer must be in the correct order*
1. Mood
2. Tone
When will you report to the testing room (here) on the day of the TDA and Reading EOC?
At the first bell
What are TWO URL indicators that a site is MORE CREDIBLE than a .com? What do the letters stand for?
.edu (education) .gov (government)
.org (nonprofit organization
A writer’s use of hints or clues to suggest events that will occur later in the story
An account of a conversation, an episode or an event that happened earlier in the narrative
Flashback
What are the two types of characterization?
One: author states traits explicitly "Arthur is intelligent"
Two: author implies character traits: "Arthur graduated early and was admitted to Harvard at 16."
Direct and Indirect
Name TWO types of fiction texts you might read and analyze on the TDA or Reading EOC
poem, play, short story
A specific type of autobiography about the author's personal experiences. It does not cover the author's entire life, but instead focuses on an important moment or stage of his life.
Memoir
A statement that at first seems contradictory, but upon further examination, reveals a universal truth.
Ex: If I know one thing, it's that I know nothing.
Paradox
Words that are specific to a group or occupation.
Football: backfield, blitz, end zone, field goal, etc
A) Connotation B) Jargon
C) Oxymoron D) Diction
B) jargon
If you don't know the meaning of a word, you need to use __________ _________ in the sentence to figure it out.
Context Clues
How many questions are there on the English II Reading EOC?
55 (plus field questions)
What are the three rhetorical appeals?
Logos, Pathos, Ethos