Vocabulary
what is hyperbole
An exaggeration or emphasis, that is not meant to be taken literally.
What is a Theme?
The central idea or message of the story.
what is self-plagiarism
an author reusing the author's own prior written work.
What is Irony?
Occurs when the opposite of what is expected happens.
In the Adventures of Huck Fin why did Huckleberry Fin fake his death
To escape his father
what is onomatopoeia
When a word sounds like what is being described.
What is the opposite of a protagonist?
Antagonist
what is direct plagiarism
using a line or two from your source directly into your work without quoting or citing the source
What is a Pun?
A play on words or phrases with multiple meanings.
In the Mask of The Red Death, what did the Seven Rooms represent
What is life
what is a paradox
A statement or concept that seems untrue, or self-contradictory, yet has an underlying truth.
What is the Setting?
Where the story takes place.
when a person neglects to cite their source, misquotes their sources, or unintentionally paraphrases a source by using similar words
Giving objects/animals human traits
Personification.
What is a thesis statement?
a concise sentence that summarizes the main argument or claim of an essay
What is a Understatement
When something seems worse, or less important than it is.
What's the relation between the Conflict and the Resolution?
The Resolution concludes and resolves the conflict
what is global plagiarism
taking an entire text by someone else and passing it off as your own.
What is it called when there is a warning or indication of future events?
Foreshadowing
In The Slaughter of The Lambs, why did the Wife kill her Husband
Her Husband was going to leave her.
What is a Euphemism
A mild word or phrase used to replace something harsh or graphic.
What is an allegory
A narrative that uses symbols to convey a deeper meaning.
what is mosaic plagiarism
borrowing a phrase from another source without using quotation marks, or finding synonyms for the author's language while keeping to the same meaning of the word
What are the three types of Irony?
situational, verbal, and dramatic.
what is the difference between realism and naturalism?
Realism attempts to portray real, everyday life in a realistic manner while naturalism attempts to portray real, everyday life in a more romantic, exaggerated manner.