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Literary Elements
Essays
Techniques and Fallacies
THEME
Just for Fun
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Five elements of plot.
What is Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution.
100
What PIECE stands for.
What is Point, Introduction to Evidence, Evidence, Citation, Explanation.
100
The proper term for 'attack fallacy'
What is ad hominem
100
Are theme and subject synonymous?
What is NOPE?
100
Two words, written in large friendly letters, that will definitely help you do better on AIMS
What is DON'T PANIC?
200
Protagonist and Antagonist are often defined as hero/villain. However, like in 'Breaking Bad' we learned this is not always true. What TRULY establishes a protagonist and antagonist.
Protagonists are often the POV character and are attempting to accomplish a goal. The antagonist is there to stop them or get in their way.
200
Two perspectives you should not use in Persuasive or Expository writing.
What is first and second person.
200
The proper term for 'either/or fallacy'
What is false dichotomy
200
Define theme
What is various?
200
The hit song by thrash metal group Metallica that was based on "Johnny Got His Gun"
What is ONE?
300
Give a pop culture example of a supporting character.
What is various answers?
300
The type of essay (think first quarter) that actually allows first person, but will most likely not even show up on the AIMS test.
What is Narrative?
300
If you pay too much for cable, you stay home from work. If you stay home from work, someone takes your job. If someone takes your job, they have a lot to learn. If they have a lot to learn, mistakes are made. If mistakes are made, you get tackled by a lowland gorilla. Don't get tackled by a lowland gorilla; switch to DirecTV
What is slippery slope?
300
A theme is considered this because it is relatable to all people.
What is universal?
300
How many *real* Star Wars movies are there?
What is THREE?
400
Explain the difference between dynamic and static characters
What is dynamic characters show growth and static characters stay the same.
400
The purpose of not using dead words.
What is improving word choice?
400
The technique of using a story to elaborate on a point.
What is narrative?
400
Analyzing this literary element can help you identify the theme.
What is conflict?
400
The name of a glorious metal band from Washington DC as well as a famous Ray Bradbury story. EXACT answers only!
What is "A SOUND OF THUNDER"
500
Identify these four conflicts in "A Sound of Thunder": Man vs Man Man vs Self Man vs Nature Man vs Society
What is... Eckles vs Travis Eckles vs Eckles Hunters vs the T-Rex or Time The characters vs the President Elect or The Time Machine Company vs the Government
500
In a persuasive essay, you must speak with this.
What is authority?
500
Explain the difference between a fallacy and a persuasive technique. Give an example of each.
What is many hopefully long and elaborate answers.
500
"Hold my breath as I wish for death." What is the theme of this Metallica lyric?
What is suicide? Also acceptable: escape, desperation, etc
500
Mr Cordisco's favorite band that he never shuts up about.
What is IRON MAIDEN