Lit Terms 1
Give an example of onomatopoeia.
Wow, boo, yeow, ouch!
"That you were Romeo, you were throwin' pebbles and my daddy said, "stay away from Juliet," and I was cryin' on the staircase begging you please don't go" is an example of which literary term?
allusion to romeo and juliet
Introductory
What is the date of your AP exam
What is direct presentation in characterization?
When authors tell us straight out what the characters are like.
Define Metaphor
a comparison of two unlike things, without the use of like or as
And to the fella over there with the hella good hair is an example of which literary term?
colloquialism
What does a good thesis do?
Restates the prompt and clearly states your argument/ view/ position on the topic.
What time is your ap test?
8 AM
Why should we spend our free time on literature?
For enjoyment and for understanding.
Give an example of Imagery
smilie
Find the mistake in this citation:
According to, "Romeo and Juliet" , Juliet does not enjoy the idea of being married, stating, "It is an honor I do not dream of", displaying unequal gender roles even at age 13. (Act 1, Scene 3).
There are commas missing before the quotation marks:
According to, "Romeo and Juliet," Juliet does not enjoy the idea of being married, stating, "It is an honor I do not dream of," displaying unequal gender roles even at age 13. (Act 1, Scene 3).
How many sections does the AP exam have?
What are the traits of flat characters?
Usually only have 1 or 2 traits.
Give an example of an archetype
a hero, a lover, a caregiver, a mysterious/ magical character etc
Cause the players gonna play play play play play and the haters gonna hate hate hate hate hate is an example of what literary term?
repetition
Transition phrase, main idea, introduce quote, explain quote, explain why it matters/ is important.
How much time do you have for all three essays?
2 hours; 120 minutes
What are the three unique qualities of a drama?
Dramas require actors, are on a stage, and are performed before an audience.
"he is the very pineapple of politeness" or "dance the flamingo", is an example of ...
malapropism- when someone says a commonly used phrase incorrectly, often on purpose but for comedic effect.
"he is the pinnacle of politeness"
"dance the flamenco
"When my depression works the graveyard shift, all of the people I've ghosted stand there in the room" is an example of...
Personification- she is describing her depression with human characteristics.
List the components of a conclusion.
Summarize your three points, restate your argument, explain the "so what," (why is this important).
What are the three types of essays you will write?
"May I have a grande iced caramel macchiato with soy milk," is an example of what type of language?
practical use of language