Literary Terms
Descriptive language that appeals to the sensees.
Imagery
These books, which was published in the late eighteenth century, are very valuable. a. books in the late eighteenth century b. books which were published c. books that was published
b. books, which were published in the late eighteenth century,
1) Which is the correct spelling? a) greatful or b) grateful 2) Which is the correct spelling? a) retreive or b) retrieve
1) b. grateful
2) b. retrieve
A comparison between two unlike things without using like or as
Metaphor
The author's word choice.
Diction
These are the 2 things needed in a body paragraph.
Evidence and explanation
Rewrite as one sentence: The novel is very powerful. It concerns the rights of women in the twentieth century.
The novel, which concerns the rights of women in the twentieth century, is very powerful.
1) That is the ____________ ingredient. a) principal b) principle 2) The ____________ decided in favor of the business proposal. a) counsel b) council
1) a. principal
2) b. council
A comparison using like or as
Simile
The author's attitude toward the subject
Tone
This type of essay asks you to take a position or convince someone of your view.
Argumentative essay
Working as a receptionist taught me to handle customer complaints, write memos, and answering the phone.
b. how to handle customer complaints, write memos, and answer the phone.
1. Take a deep ____________. a) breath b) breathe 2. Make sure to ____________ deeply. a) breath b) breathe
1) a. breath
2) b. breathe
The way a writer reveals a character’s personality, feelings, and traits.
Characterization
A clue or hint that suggests something important will happen later in the text.
Foreshadowing
This paragraph is needed in an argumentative essay. It refutes your main argument.
Counterargument
Some may say love is more important than money, however money buys happiness and I love Louboutin.
a. Some may say love is more important than money. However, money can buy happiness and I love Louboutin.
1) Are you telling me that ____________ not coming to the party? a) their b) they're 2. She likes to go shopping with both my brother and ____________. a) me b) I
1) b. they're
2) a. me
a reference to another body of literature, famous person or event
Allusion
A figure of speech that combines two opposite words.
Oxymoron
This sentence is needed in an introductory paragraph.
Thesis
Rewrite as one sentence: Mary could feel a cavity developing in one of her teeth. She refused to go to a dentist.
Mary could feel a cavity developing in one of her teeth, but she refused to go to the dentist.
1) I ____________ known you were here. a) should have b) should of 2) ____________ German, aren't you? a) Your b) You're
1) a. should have
2) b. You're
Repeating a grammatical structure to add rhythm and emphasize an idea.
Parallelism