To look for differences among two or more elements, yet at the same time looking for similarities.
What is compare and contrast?
100
In writing, the particular individual or group that a work seems to address or appeal to.
What is audience?
100
The climax of a chain of events, usually when something is decided or made clear.
What is denouement?
100
The structure or design of a poem.
What is form?
100
Is written mainly for enjoyment. This is not to say that it cannot be informative or persuasive; however, it is less a formal statement than a relaxed expression of opinion, observation, humor or pleasure.
What is informal essay?
200
Organized according to time; in order of occurrence.
What is chronological order?
200
Also known as a persona poem, is a type of poetry written in the form of a speech of an individual character.
What is dramatic monologue?
200
The narrator's position in relation to the story being told. There are four types. An example includes Omniscient.
What is Point of View?
200
Refers to a comparison between two things that are unlike each other. These points of comparison are continued throughout the selection so that the comparison becomes an analogy.
What is extended metaphor?
200
The systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions.
What is research?
300
The repetitions of internal consonant sounds in words.
What is consonance?
300
An eight line stanza using iambic pentameter. The common rhyme scheme is abba abba.
What is octave?
300
When the character is described by the author or other characters, and not by the characters own actions or speech
What is direct presentation?
300
At dinner, six shrimp were eaten by Harry.
What is passive voice?
300
Is the individual manner in which an author expresses his or her thoughts and feelings. Some stylistic devices are repetition, rhetorical questions, descriptive language, etc.
What is style?
400
A picture, description, or imitation of a person or thing in which certain striking characteristics are exaggerated in order to create a comic or grotesque effect.
What is Caricature?
400
Deals with sensational and romantic topics that appeal to the emotions of the common audience.
What is melodrama?
400
An event shown by the author that has happened in history.
What is historical reference?
400
The main idea, position or view of the essay writer. Stated explicitly, usually in the opening paragraph.
What is thesis?
400
Rhyme which comes within lines.
What is internal rhyme?
500
A word or phrase that is not formal or literary, typically one used in ordinary or familiar conversation.
What is colloquialism?
500
The quality of being pleasing to the ear, especially through a harmonious combination of words.
What is euphony?
500
A moment of significant realization which happens to the main character, usually at the end of the story.
What is epiphany?
500
A figure of speech in which contrary ideas are expresssed in a balanced phrase: Man proposes, God disposes."
What is antithesis?
500
Language from the earlier times; no longer in use. An example includes "me thinks."