Lit term 1
Persuasive technique used by authors and speakers.
Rhetoric
The time and location in which the story takes place.
The Setting
1-2 sentences at end of an intro. Paragraph. Expresses clearly your reason for writing and Takes a stand/pick a side of a persuasive argument.
A Thesis statement
a literary device used to give an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story
Foreshadowing
an argument based on facts, evidence and reason.
Logos
The attitude that the author has toward the central theme
Tone
The emotional feeling that a work of literature produces in a reader.
Mood
What is the Explanation process of writing?
the Writer's analysis, elaboration, evaluation of the point and information given.
When words express something contrary to the truth, or someone says the opposite of what they really feel or mean.
Verbal Irony
argument based on feelings
Pathos
What type of conflict is when a character is in conflict with him/herself? Bonus points if you can name the Man v____________?
Internal Conflict (Man V Self)
What is the organized pattern or sequence of events that make up a story?
Plot
DAILY DOUBLE!!!
Name the three parts of a PIE paragraph
P = Point (Topic Sentence)
What is the point of this paragraph?
I = Information
The information is the evidence used to support/develop the point.
E= Explanation
When the audience is more aware of what is happening than a character
Dramatic Irony
an argument based on character.
Ethos
Name the two types of Conflict
Internal and External
Name the three types of external conflict
1) Man V Nature
2) Man V Society
3) Man V Man
The part of the paper where the author Restates their argument by summarizing their thesis and topic sentences in new words.
Conclusion
When actions or events have the opposite result from what is expected or what is intended.
Situational Irony
The universal, life lesson from the text
The Theme
What is the struggle between two opposing forces?
Conflict
What is a struggle between a character and an outside force?
External Conflict
State the Intro Paragraph Formula
Introductory paragraph = attention getter +information+ thesis statement.
a scene in a movie, novel, etc., set in a time earlier than the main story
Flashback
Name the 5 levels of a traditional plot chart.
1) Exposition
2) Rising Action
3) Climax
4) Falling action
5) Resolution