Literature devices
what is alliteration
Repetition of the constant sound in a word.
What is the definition of ambiguous?
vague or unclear.
what does the term tone shift mean?
a change in the author's attitude
What percent of Literature is on the EOC?
30-34%
What does a participle function as and what does it modify?
Adjectives and modify's nouns
What is an allusion.
A reference to a well known word of art, event, person, etc.
What does the word Eloquent mean?
Persuasive
whats the difference between mood and tone?
Mood is the atmosphere that the author creates for the reader and tone is the authors attitude toward the topic.
What percent of language is on the test?
14-18%
What is the verb in this sentence?
"The sleeping dog snored"
Sleeping
What is a paradox.
A paradox is a statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory or logically absurd, but upon closer examination, reveals an underlying truth
What does the word florish?
A bold gesture or action to attract others
What is the definition of transitions?
Words or phrases that connect ideas.
how many questions are on the EOC?
56-60
What is the verb in the sentence and what type of speech is it?
"we are confident in wining the game".
type of speech: Gerund
Verb: winning
What is a motif.
A motif is a recurring idea or action in a story that holds a deeper meaning.
What does the word copious mean?
Abundant in supply or quanity
Definition of the term Elaboration?
Explanation of how evidence supports the argument
How many fictional, informational, and poems are there on the EOC?
2 fictional, 4 informational, and 1 poem.
What is a verbal?
A word formed from a verb that does not function like a verb
What is a literature device that uses words to mimic sounds and how do you spell it?
Onomatopoeia
What does the word colonization?
When one country takes control of another area and takes their resources
What is the definition of allegory?
A story with 2 levels of meaning
What percentage of the EOC is reading for information?
32-38%
Whats the difference between participles and gerunds?
participles are adjectives and gerunds are nouns