Literary Terms
Writing
Things we've learned
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100
I slept like a log
What is a simile?
100
In this type of writing, the author attempts to persuade the reader.
What is persuasive/argumentative?
100
State your opinion, provide your reasons, explain, and state the opposing argument
What is O.R.E.O?
100
Ms. Kyle's computer is this color
What is purple?
100
The city of angels
What is Los Angeles?
200
Eyes are the window to the soul.
What is a metaphor?
200
Your AOWs must be written in this format.
What is MLA?
200
A comparison between two similar ideas (hint- Puppy : Dog :: Kitten : Cat)
What is an analogy?
200
Mr. Vogelman's favorite baseball team
What are the Angels?
200
This is the tallest mountain in the world
What is Mt. Everest?
300
Hints toward what is to come in a story.
What is foreshadowing?
300
Use this acronym to write a "constructed response paragraph".
What is R.A.C.E?
300
A conclusion that is reached based on evidence and reasoning
What is an inference?
300
Settle business before arriving Be on time Stay here Discard gum, etc. into trash Turn off electronic devices Do your homework
What are the ways to keep action passes?
300
Borrowing or using someone's work without giving them credit.
What is plagiarism? Don't do it! >:(
400
The perspective the story is told from
What is point of view?
400
When you refer to the work of others in your writing you use this
What is an in-text citation?
400
An arguable statement
What is a claim?
400
You should buy one of these before they are sold out!
What is a yearbook? Go buy one (:
400
Character Vs. Character Character Vs. Self Character Vs. Society
What is conflict?
500
The sequence of events or happenings that make up a story.
What is plot?
500
According to the author... The text states... This quote explains...
What are evidence based terms?
500
Jimmy Valentine is the protagonist in this short story.
What is "A Retrieved Reformation"?
500
Ms. Kyle goes to this university
What is CSULB?
500
This is at the center of Gravity.
What is the letter "v"?
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