Literary Terms 1
The primary, overarching message or most important thought that an author wants to convey about a topic in a text
Central Idea
Evidence, examples, reasons, or descriptions that prove, explain, and expand upon a paragraph's main idea or topic sentence.
Supporting Details
A direct comparison between two unlike things without using "like" or "as."
Metaphor
What is the last sentence of your introduction?
Thesis Statement
When will you be taking the ELA PSSA exam?
April 21st - 23rd.
An underlying message or lesson of a story.
Theme
The reason why an authors creates a piece of writing.
Author's Purpose
A comparison using "like" or "as."
Similie
Each body paragraph should start with what type of sentence?
Topic Sentence
What should you leave in your lockers before you arrive to your testing location?
All electronics!
Feelings or ideas associated with a word.
Connotations
Conversation between characters.
Dialogue
Extreme exaggeration used for emphasis.
Hyperbole
What three parts should be in your introductory paragraph?
2.) Restatement of the question/prompt
2.) Explanation of the text/passage
3.) Thesis statement
2.) Sticky Notes
3.) Cross-Off Feature
4.) Magnifying Glass
5.) Line Guide
6.) Masking
7.) Flag Question
This type of summary does not include your opinion.
Objective Summary
These words are specific to a certain subject area.
Technical Meanings
Giving human characteristics to non-human thing.
Personification
What should be included in your body paragraphs?
1.) Topic sentence
2.) An explanation of your answer
3.) Textual evidence
4.) An explanation of how your answer connects to the textual evidence
List at least 3 of the ramifications you will face if you are caught with an electronic device during or after the test.
1.) Monetary Fine ($750 - $30,000)
2.) Search and confiscation of the electronic device
3.) Retake of the PSSA
4.) Payment for new tests
5.) Disciplinary action per FCR policy
Evidence, examples, reasons, or descriptions that prove, explain, and expand upon a paragraph's main idea or topic sentence
Generalizations
A reference to an event or character in a literary work.
Allusion
The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.
Symbolism
What does TDA stand for?
Text Dependent Analysis
What is the purpose of the PSSA exam?
To show your growth! :)