Literary Devices
What is Figurative Language?
What is Author's Attitude?
The tone that the author uses through word choice.
What is "voice"?
A verb that indicates a relationship between the subject and the action.
Example: Jane likes to dance.
What is an excerpt?
A short reading passage taken from a longer piece of writing.
What's a Simile?
A Metaphor that uses words such as "like" or "as" to describe something by comparing it with something else.
What is Tone?
Author's style of writing or speaking.
What does "subjective" mean?
writing that shows personal views.
What is textual support?
To argue / To promote / To assist / To uphold as valid or right.
What is "repetition"?
when the author repeats a message to emphasize the main idea
What is "perspective"?
Author's point of view / perception / opinion
What is "structure"?
The framework or the arrangement of a piece of writing.
What is a "context clue"?
hints or information given in a passage to help define a complex word.
What is parallelism?
using similar words, phrases, to emphasize similar ideas
What is "influence"?
to impact / the power to sway / to have an effect
What does it mean to "accept"?
to approve / to support / to include
What is "convey"?
to communicate
What is hyperbole?
exaggeration / overstatement
Examples of Tone in writing.
Appreciative: Thanks for inviting me!
Joyful: Yes! My heart is leaping with joy!
Informal: Yeah, see ya at the party
Formal: This is to inform you that I’m going to join you at the party.
Confused: I have no clue.
Skeptical: Have you really thought this through?
Regretful: It’s a pity I can’t go.
What does "except" mean?
to NOT include
Everyone spoke the same language except the new girl.
What is a "main idea"?
The main point / the common point