Literary Elements
Rhetorical Strategies
Parts of a Passage
Writing Genres
Mystery
100
A brief and indirect reference to a person, place, thing or idea of historical, cultural, literary or political significance.
What is allusion?
100
The attitude of the author towards its subject/audience.
What is tone?
100
This sentence (in the introduction) describes what the author intends to discuss in his/her essay.
What is the thesis statement?
100
In this writing genre, authors write in "story-telling" mode.
What is narration?
100
The art of persuasion.
What is rhetoric?
200
The use of objects to signify ideas and qualities by giving them "symbolic meanings" that are different from their literal sense.
What is symbolism?
200
The structure of a sentence in a literary work (simple, compound, complex, etc.)
What is syntax?
200
This sentence states the main idea in a body paragraph.
What is a topic sentence/claim?
200
In this writing genre, authors provide information on a topic.
What is exposition?
200
Analysis of a text that focuses on significant details or patterns in order to develop a deep, precise understanding of the text
What is close reading?
300
A main idea or an underlying meaning of a literary work
What is theme?
300
Precise "words and phrases" chosen by an author to deliver a purposeful message.
What is diction?
300
These sentences in the body paragraph provide "evidence" for your argument.
What are supporting details?
300
In this writing genre, author's take a stance on a debatable topic and attempt to persuade the audience.
What is argument?
300
Pre-writing, outlining, drafting, peer editing, revising, and publishing are used to "workshop" and improve your writing.
What is the writing process?
400
A feeling of anticipation/excitement that something risky or dangerous is about to happen.
What is suspense?
400
Language that appeals to the 5 senses (sight, taste, touch, sound, smell).
What is imagery?
400
This sentence in the conclusion paragraph provides a "final thought" for your essay and finishes with a "drop the mic" moment.
What is a clincher?
400
In this writing genre, authors analyze personal experiences in order to learn/grow.
What is reflection?
400
To inform, entertain, and persuade.
What is author's purpose?
500
The perspective of considering events, which shows us the opinion, or feelings of the individuals involved in a situation.
What is point of view?
500
Information that enriches our understanding of a subject.
What are details?
500
These sentences unpack the significance of evidence presented in the body paragraph of a passage.
What is commentary/analysis?
500
In this writing genre, authors use imagery and sensory details to create a vivid picture of a subject.
What is description.
500
Repeating a word, phrase, or idea for rhetorical effect.
What is repetition.
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