Literature Terms
The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words.
Alliteration
The choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing.
Diction
Denotation is the dictionary meaning of a word.
________________ is the emotional meaning of a word.
(hot = temperature hot=good looking)
Connotation
What day are you taking the Reading SOL?
Monday, May 13
An underlying message about life or human nature that a writer wants the reader to understand
Theme
In a plot, the point of maximum interest or tension
Climax
In order to pass the reading SOL, you need a minimum score of ____________.
400
What do you need to bring with you to the Reading SOL?
School laptop and charger
An indirect reference to a famous person, place, event or literary work
Allusion
A character's sudden realization or something he/she did not understand previously.
Epiphany
______ is the atmosphere the writer creates for the reader.
_____ is the attitude an author has towards a particular subject or topic of a text.
*Answer must be in the correct order*
1. Mood
2. Tone
How do you earn a 100 for the final exam?
Pass advanced on the reading AND writing SOL
A writer’s use of hints or clues to suggest events that will occur later in the story
An account of a conversation, an episode or an event that happened earlier in the narrative
Flashback
What are the two types of characterization?
One: author states traits explicitly "Arthur is intelligent"
Two: author implies character traits: "Arthur graduated early and was admitted to Harvard at 16."
Direct and Indirect
Is your reading SOL in the morning or afternoon?
Morning
A statement that at first seems contradictory, but upon further examination, reveals a universal truth.
Ex: If I know one thing, it's that I know nothing.
Paradox
Words that are specific to a group or occupation.
Football: backfield, blitz, end zone, field goal, etc
A) Connotation B) Jargon
C) Oxymoron D) Diction
B) jargon
If you don't know the meaning of a word, you need to use __________ _________ in the sentence to figure it out.
Context Clues
When are the make up days for the reading SOL?
May 16 & 17