Literary Text
The subject of an informational text is called
the main idea or central idea
A comparison using "like or as"
What is simile
A paragraph in a poem is a
Stanza
What does each letter of RACES stand for?
Restate, Answer, Cite, Explain, Summarize
Ex: a heart represents love
Symbolism
Language that appeals to the 5 senses is
imagery
When should I use RACES?
For every written/ constructed response
Context Clues + Personal Experience that help the reader make an educated guess.
What is inference?
A question that is asked, but does not require an answer.
Rhetorical Question
An author's specific word choice
What is the diction?
"In conclusion..." is an example of
A summarizing statement
The three modes of persuasion are
Ethos, Pathos, Logos
Repetition at the beginning of a series of clauses or sentences.
What is anaphora
In literature, when something is exaggerated, it is called a
hyperbole
I should use a parenthetical citation after every...
Quote
What is SOAPS
Subject Occasion Audience Purpose Speaker
Two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect.
What is juxtaposition
A a short story, usually serving to make the listeners laugh or ponder over a topic. Sometimes can be a personal story.
What is an anecdote.
A parenthetical citation should include...
Author's last name and page number (or paragraph/stanza number)