Literary Elements
The "C" in RACES stands for?
Cite Evidence
These are literary works that are created from the imagination.
Fiction
This is the author's feelings, attitudes, or beliefs about a topic or idea.
Author's viewpoint
He was the father of rhetoric- the art of persuasion
Aristotle
This is the process of investigating a topic to discover new information, analyze data, or form conclusions based on evidence.
The Research Process
Who wrote the short story " The Story of an Hour" (complete name)
Kate Chopin
These are broad genres of writing that is based on factual information and real events
Non-fiction
These are the author's preferences that may potentially cloud his or her judgment on a particular topic
Bias
A rhetorical strategy that appeals to the speaker's authority and credibility
Ethos
What is the first step in research?
Choose a Topic
This the pattern of the a poem's end rhymes
Rhyme Scheme
This subset of nonfiction focuses on the life story of a particular person that is written by another author.
Biography
These refer to statements, arguments, or points that are clearly stated and straightforward, leaving no need for inference/ interpretation.
Explicit statements
This a genre of writing that requires you to investigate a topic; collect, generate, and evaluate evidence; and establish a position/claim on the topic.
Argumentative Writing
_________ are original, first-hand sources/ materials from the time of the event.
Primary Sources
The highest point of the plot that involves the turning point of the story.
Climax
A type of non-fiction that reports current, up-to-date events, issues, and trends, that may or may not be of relevance to the general public.
Journalism
These are statements when an author gives implied or suggested hints (assumptions) at their viewpoint rather than stating it directly.
Implicit Statements
An engaging statement written to capture the reader's attention in an essay
Essay hook or "hook"
A statement that shows exactly what your paper will be about, and will help you keep your paper to a manageable topic.
Thesis Statement
Using objects, characters, and events to represent deeper meanings
Symbolism
A type of non-fiction, these are formal, scholarly works based on facts and research contributing to a field of study designed to instruct readers on a particular topic.
Academic Texts
Is the bias explicit or implicit?
"People who care about the environment would never drive gas-guzzling cars."
Implicit
A captivating statement written at the end of an essay
Clincher
In an MLA citation, what information comes first in the "Works Cited" entry?
Author's name, ( last name and initials)