Reading 9th Grade
When a narrator uses "I, Me," it is written in this perspective. ________ Person
First Person
The paragraphs of a poem are called_______?
stanzas
The three types of point of views when writing.
first, second, and third person
A personal writing that tells a story.
a narrative
The feeling expressed in a work of art or literature. The vibe of the writing.
Mood
The following is an example of what? She is as soft as a flower in Spring.
simile
This is the first paragraph in an essay.
Introduction
"Weathering willow whispers wild."
What literary device is this?
alliteration
The way authors develop a character in a text by having them change.
characterization
The author's attitude toward their subject matter, conveyed through their choice of words (diction), sentence structure (syntax), and overall style.
tone
"I'd catch a grenade for you." This is an example of ___?
hyperbole
Giving non-living objects human qualities.
Personification
A type of writing in which the author's goal is to inform/teach the audience about a topic.
informative writing
A word that represents a sound.
onomatopoeia
Techniques used by writers to enhance their writing and create specific effects on the reader.
Literary Devices
The lesson or the moral of the story in a text
theme
When writing an argument, this is your opinion/side that you take. Located in the first paragraph of your essay.
a claim
What is the verb in this sentence?
My mom and dad drive to the city together to work every day
"drive"
An exaggeration that cannot possibly be true
hyperbole
This step should be done after a writer uses another writer's source in their essay.
citations
the primary message or main point the author intends to convey, serving as the core concept around which the entire work revolves
the central idea
The opposing side in an argument.
a counterargument/counterclaim
When characters speak in a text to move the story along.
dialogue
The character or force that opposes the protagonist
antagonist
The reason the author wrote a piece of literature.
author's purpose