Figurative Language
She sells sea shells by the sea shore.
Alliteration
When someone says the weather is perfect for the beach, but in reality it is rainy, windy, and cold.
Verbal irony
Persuasive technique that influences the audience's emotions.
When the protagonist is also the narrator, it is considered _________ person point of view.
First
"The professor was unable to grade the student's essay because the entire argument was incoherent."
lacking clarity, connection, or logical consistency, making something difficult or impossible to understand
Her eyes were as blue as the ocean.
Simile
The universal message behind the story.
Theme
Where can you find a footnote on the page?
At the bottom
A poem can be divided into ____________, or poem paragraphs.
Stanzas
"We were completely overcome by fatigue after the long, grueling journey."
extreme physical or mental tiredness, or the weakening of a material caused by repeated stress
As she walked through the forest the branches reached out and grabbed her.
Personification
A character that goes through an internal change throughout the story.
Dynamic character
The best text structure for writing about a person's life, in order.
Sequence or chronological
Some people clap or count when figuring out the amount of ____________ in a word.
Syllables
"She was so flustered by the sudden interruption that she lost her train of thought."
to be in a state of agitated, nervous, or confused excitement
Jumbo shrimp.
Oxymoron
The conflict type if the protagonist had to survive during a tornado.
Character vs nature
If a text is italicized, what does it look like?
SLANTY
In episode 1 of Stranger Things, the boys playing Dungeons and Dragons was ________________ what would happen later.
Foreshadowing
"Despite his incredible success and global fame, he always displayed a quiet humility and never acted superior to others."
a modest, grounded view of one's own importance and a genuine lack of arrogance
The school day felt like it was a million years long.
Hyperbole
The event that starts the entire plot.
Inciting incident
The antonym for night.
Day
The author's ____________ was professional and polite.
"If you need a ride to the airport, I would be happy to oblige."
to do someone a favor, or to require someone to do something due to a law, rule, or moral duty