Text Structures
The text structure in this sentence: Titanic hit an iceberg and sank, causing a lot of people to lose their lives.
Cause and effect
When an author uses words and descriptions to create a vivid picture in the reader’s mind, this literary device is being used.
Imagery
Punctuated by quotation marks, this term is about what the characters say in a story.
Dialogue
This literary term refers to the deeper message about life or human nature that readers must infer from a story’s events.
Theme
This is the main opinion or position an author is trying to prove in an argumentative essay.
Thesis / Claim
A struggle that happens inside a character’s mind, like fear or guilt, is called?
internal conflict
The text structure of this example: Oranges and apples are both fruits that are nutritious and healthy for your body. Oranges have a citrusy flavor, while apples do not.
Compare/Contrast
If an author writes about the sound of a rushing river or the smell of fresh bread, they are appealing to this.
Five senses (sound, smell)
This literary device compares two unlike things using the words “like” or “as.”
Simile
A strong theme statement avoids these things.
Character names and specific story details
These are facts and examples that support a claim.
Text Evidence
A struggle between a character and an outside force, like another character or nature, is called?
external conflict
This text structure explains events in the order they happened, often using signal words like “first,” “next,” and “finally.”
Chronological order
This is the literal, dictionary meaning of a word, without any feelings or ideas attached.
Denotation
This type of figurative language gives human qualities to animals, objects, or ideas.
Personification
When the time period, location, and environment create challenges that push a character to grow, this story element is directly impacting the theme.
This is the opposing viewpoint that an argumentative essay should address.
Counterclaim
A scene that shows events from the past is called?
Flashback
This text structure describes a topic by listing its features, characteristics, or examples.
Description
Both “slim” and “skinny” mean the same thing—they describe someone who is not overweight. However, “slim” has a positive feeling, while “skinny” can feel negative. This aspect of a word is being shown.
Connotation
This literary device is a comparison between two unlike things that does NOT use “like” or “as.”
Metaphor
When explaining the theme of a story, you must include specific quotes or details, called ______, to support your interpretation, .
Text Evidence
This is the attention-grabbing sentence or question at the very beginning of an essay that makes the reader want to keep reading.
Hook
In a story, a character finds a broken mirror in the attic early on. Later, something bad happens to that character. This is an example of what literary technique?
foreshadowing
This text structure presents a problem and then explains one or more possible solutions to fix it.
Problem / Solution
This refers to the feelings, ideas, or emotions that a word suggests beyond its literal meaning.
Connotation
When an author gives hints or clues about what will happen later in the story, this literary device is being used.
Foreshadowing
When a character faces challenges or struggles that shapes their choices and helps reveal a deeper message, this element is a key part of understanding the theme.
Conflict
When an author explains why the opposing viewpoint is incorrect or weaker, this is called this.
Rebuttal
The reason a character acts a certain way or makes specific choices is called?
motivation