Figurative Language
The definition of metaphor
What is a comparison between two unrelated things (WITHOUT using like or as)
The two types of conflict
A health expert who gives lectures about clean eating and avoiding sugar is caught on camera secretly eating a giant slice of chocolate cake for breakfast
is an example of which literary device
What is situational irony
What is hyperbole
This is the first step of the completing Part 3 of the ELA Regents Exam
What is Read the text with comprehension and find ONE central idea
The definition of a simile
What is the comparison between unrelated things using like, as, or than
Definition of Internal conflict
What is when a character is trying to make a decision or a choice
After stepping outside into a thunderstorm without an umbrella, Jamie says, “Well, isn’t this just the perfect day for a walk!”
What is verbal irony
This literary device/writing strategy can always be found in every single text no matter what.
What is diction
List the contents of the first paragraph for the Part 3 Text Analysis Essay
1. Introduce the text with Title, Author, Genre (TAG)
2. Identify Central idea
3. Evidence of Central idea
4. Exploding Analysis of Central idea
The definition of imagery
What is descriptive language that appeals to the five senses—sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch—to create vivid mental pictures and feelings for the reader
Definition of External Conflict with examples
Man vs. Man
Man vs. Society
Man vs. Nature
In a scary movie, the audience sees the killer hiding in the closet, but the main character walks into the room, unaware, and starts getting ready for bed.
is an example of what literary device
what is dramatic irony
This device places two ideas, characters, or images side by side to highlight contrast.
What is Juxtaposition
1. Identify ONE writing strategy AKA literary device the author uses to convey the Central idea
2. Evidence of the writing strategy
3. Exploding Analysis of the writing strategy
The definition of symbolism
What is when an object, person, place, or event represents something deeper than its literal meaning—usually an idea, feeling, or theme.
What is when the author shows a character’s personality through their actions, speech, thoughts, appearance, and how others react to them—instead of directly telling the reader what the character is like.
The two literary devices affected by diction in the text.
What is word choice
What is tone and mood
An interruption in the narrative to show something that happened earlier.
What is a flashback
How many lines is the text in Part 3 in the ELA Regents and where can you usually find the central idea?
What is 70-80 lines
What is in the last half (last 30-40 lines)
A strong example of imagery
What is:
The pears were fat
and ready for eating, and for plucking
from limbs. They were ready. The sun was warm.
Definition of Direct Characterization
What is when the author tells the reader exactly what a character is like—using clear, direct statements about their personality or traits.
Think of it like tell, don't show.
This device is when an author gives human characteristics to abstract ideas, animals, or objects—often to express complex emotions or make the story more relatable. It’s commonly found in fables and allegories.
What is personification
The difference between tone and mood.
What is..
Tone = The Author’s Attitude
It’s how the author feels about the subject or characters.
Mood = The Reader’s Feelings
It’s how the reader feels when reading the text.
These are the genres of ALL the texts in Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3 of the ELA Regents Exam
Part 1: Fiction, Poem, Nonfiction
Part 2: 4 Nonfiction texts (only need to use 3 in essay)
Part 3: Fiction