Figurative Lang
Compares 2 things using like or as
What is a simile?
The logical sequence of events that develops a story
What is the plot?
denotation
the dictionary definition of words
claim
The author’s stance on a topic
The sentence below is an example of which point of view?
The narrator in Tell-Tale Heart was crazy; he seemed to be disconnected from society.
Third person
A word that sounds like the action it is describing
What is Onomatopoeia?
A person who tells the story
Who is the narrator?
connotation
emotions associated with a word or phrase positive, negative, neutral
Factual information to support a claim
evidence
Once upon a time there were three little pigs who each had homes of their own. The first little pig had a home built out of sticks. The second little pig had a home built out of straw. The third little pig was a very smart and thoughtful pig. He thought his brothers were silly for building their homes out of such weak materials. Knowing safety was of the utmost importance, the third little pig built his house out of bricks.
What type of narrator does this passage have?
Gives human-like qualities to an object or animal
What is personification?
An issue in a narrative around which the whole story revolves
What is the conflict?
impact
effect
The opposite side of an argument
opposing claim
Which point of view is the rarest?
Second Person
An overstatement or exaggeration
What is hyperbole?
The main character of story, novel or a play
Who is the protagonist?
stanza
the grouped lines in a poem
Evidence and support for the opposing claim
counterargument
What is an omniscient narrator?
Two or more words in a poem begin with the same letter
What is alliteration?
A person, animal, being, creature, or thing in a story
Who are the characters?
convey/refine
to understand or make clear
The author’s explanation of why the opposing claim is not valid
rebuttal
Tommy went to the store thinking about how hungry he was. Jessica, the girl that he had a crush on, went with him. Jessica had no idea how Tommy felt about her, but she thought he was cute. At the store, they bought some spicy chips. Tommy ate too much and got sick in front of Jessica. Disgusted, Jessica walked home by herself.
What is the point of view of this passage?