Literal devices
What is Imagery?
Visually Descriptive or figurative language
example-
. I could hear the popping and crackling as mom dropped the bacon into the frying pan, and soon the salty, greasy smell wafted toward me.
Is this a ethos, pathos, logos
“The veterinarian says that a German Shepherd will be the perfect match for our active lifestyle.”
Ethos is that they characteristic spirit of a culture, era, or community as manifested in its beliefs and aspirations.
What is Coherent
Logically connected
example- a person who speaks clearly and makes sense is an example of coherent.
in the first, second and fourth paragraph the author relies on dubious
a. similes
b. ad hominem arguments
c. extended metaphors
d. arguments from authority
e. appels to ignorance
D. arguments from authority
the word "morphology" (line16) most closely means
a. structure
b.sickness
c.psychology
d. death
e.revolution
a.structure
What is metaphor?
Is a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is. It literally applicable.
example-
That child is a bear when he is sleepy.
Is this ethos, pathos, logos
“If we don’t move soon, we’re all gong to die! Can’t you see how dangerous it would be to stay?”
Pathos is a quality that evokes pity or sadness.
What is Discourse
Verbal expression or exchange; conversation
example- narrative writing is a type of discourse and argumentative writing is another type.
"probationers" (lines 13 ) are
a. children learning to steal
b. children on probation
c. adults on probation
d. apprentices working at a trade
e. young artists
A. children learning to steal.
a. free of charge
b. calm portrayals
c. not directly ted to the plot
d. tips of the actors
e. gratifying plays
c. not directly tired to the plot
What is a simile?
Involving the comparison of one thing with another thing of a different kind, used to make a description more emphatic or vivid.
example-
He runs like a horse.
Is this ethos, pathos, logos
“History has shown time and again that absolute power corrupts absolutely.”
Logos is the distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group or institution
What is Rhetoric
The art of using language effectively and persuasively
example- upon approaching a cashier at the grocery store she asks," will you help starving children today by adding just $3 to your grocery bill?
in context, " devoured" (lines 60) is an effective word choice because a. its fit both figuratively and literally
b.it is appropriate only literally
c. it is indicative or landlords' plight
d. it works as a sentimental appeal
e. it reveal the author points of view
a. it fits both figuratively and literally
a. scenes in gloomy interiors
b. battles with goths
c.scenes from the wold west
d. discussions with neighbors
e. vividly decorated chambers
a. scenes in gloomy interiors
What is personification?
is a personal nature of human characteristics to something nonhuman, or the representation of an abstract in human form
example-
The grease jumped out of the pan.
Is this ethos, pathos, logos
“ our expertise in roofing contacting is evidence not only by our 50 years in the business and our staff of qualified technicians, but in the decades of satisfied customers who have come to expect nothing but the best.”
Ethos is a charactertisitic spirit of a culture era, or community as manifested in its beliefs and aspirations.
What is Substantiated
Supported with proof or evidence; verified
example- when you do a research project to prove a scientific theory this is and example of a situation where you substantiate the theory.
according to the author, the proposal
a. makes good economic sense and helps the poor
b. provides food of the needy and the rich, alike
c. makes good economic sense but does not benefit the poor or rich
d. benefits the rich in several ways
e. benefits everyone in many ways
d. benefits the rich in several ways
most likely, the passage is part of
a. historical study of drama
b. textbook on history
c. study of romanticism
d. articles in a travel magaxzine
e.political history of France
c. study of romanticism
What are the 4 literary elements?
Setting, plot, characterization, conflict, point of view, theme and tone
example-
-setting-
-characterization= The author wants you to understand that a character is evil, so he writes a scene in which the character wears all black, keeps voodoo dolls in his basement, and steals money from a charity for children.
conflict- In To Kill a Mockingbird, Scout is the young protagonist, and she faces conflict as she tries to understand prejudice and how it leads to the death of Tom Robinson.
point of view-
"You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You're on your own. And you know what you know.
And YOU are the guy who'll decide where to go."
theme-
Many of Aesop's fables end with an explicitly stated moral, or theme. For example, the tale of the tortoise and the hare typically ends with, "Slow and steady wins the race."
tone-
tony was sad because his friends where graduating and leaving him behind.
Is this ethos, pathos, logos
“ you should consider another route if you leave later. I heard that that street is far ore dangerous and ominous at night”
Pathos is a quality that evokes pity or sadness
What is Disdain
Contempt; scorn
example- to my surprise, her smile was no longer one of lofty disdain. she expressed disdain at the adulation the industry giver to beauty over talent. more than one church attendee went beyond polite disdain and glared to the point of hostility.
a. properly nourished mammals
b. poor and ruthless parents
c. savages
d. animals raised for slaughter
e. the poor treatment of animals
d. animals raised for slaughter
it can be inferred form this passage that
a. rousseau's novels predate those of abbe prevost
b.most critics concur that french romanticism began with abbe prevost works
c nivelle de la chausse is most famous for his novels
d. the eighteenth-century novels is not relevant to the discussion of french romanticism romantic painting often depict emotional contemporary issues
e. romantic paintings often depict emotional contemporary issues.
e. romantic paintings often depict emotional contemporary issues.