Literary Analysis Terms
An example of this would be "We are riding horses in an open field at noon."
What is setting?
This means Claim, Evidence and Reasoning
What is CER?
"There rang out a loud bang!"
What is onomatopoeia?
This includes a hook, background information and a thesis statement
What is an introduction paragraph?
This root means again or back/backward
What is Re-?
the author's attitude toward the subject, audience, or characters, conveyed through word choice, sentence structure, imagery, and style, creating feelings like seriousness, humor, sarcasm, or formality
What is Tone?
An answer to a question, statement or prompt that can be argued.
What is Claim?
"He is a rotten apple."
What is a metaphor?
This develops and proves your thesis by presenting one key supporting idea per paragraph
What is a body paragraph?
A passionate expression of grief and sorrow.
What is lament?
The time and place where a story's events occur
What is setting?
Data or observations that support the claim
What is evidence?
What is simile?
This summarizes your essay and restates your thesis statement
What is a conclusion paragraph?
Outstanding bad; shocking
What is egregious?
The struggle between opposing forces that prevents a character from achieving their goal
What is conflict?
What is Reasoning?
"The flowers danced in the breeze"
What is personification?
This credits your sources
What is a work cited page?
(Of an action or gesture) carried out with a minimum of effort or reflection.
The underlying message, central idea, or universal insight about life, humanity, or society.
What is theme?
An example of this would be "he is driven by fear"
What is claim?
"Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers"
What is alliteration?
This is included in the introduction and conclusion paragraph
What is a thesis statement?
(of something perceived as hostile, threatening, or negative) become less intense or widespread.
What is abate?