Lit. Devices
Words that convey sounds (BOOM, CRASH, RING)
Onemotepia
The group of people intended to read a certain written work. Will greatly vary based on the subject of the piece.
Audience
First step of the writing process in this class (comes BEFORE brainstorming). Ideas are messy, unpolished, and can take any format.
Pre-writing
Fix the comma error in the following sentence:
"I love ice cream ranch and deviled eggs"
"I love ice cream, ranch, and deviled eggs"
Plutarch Heavensbee is a famous supporting character in the YA dystopian novel. (Hint: Both prequel books in this series will have film adaptations by the end of 2026)
The Hunger Games
Comparing two ideas WITHOUT using like or as. Often achieves a deeper connection
Metaphor
Assessment of the truth behind a source. Typically addresses questions like "Is this information accurate?" or "Does this help explain my idea?"
Validity or Valid Sources
Middle stages of the writing process. Multiple examples are shown, and students are able to work at their own pace. Collaboration is welcome during this phase.
Drafting
True or False: The following sentence is punctuated correctly.
"I had such a bad hiking trip; the waterfall was dried up, the path was overgrown, and it was over 100 degrees every day."
True! Semicolons are used to separate complete sentences but show that there is still a strong connection between the ideas!
What is the highest-grossing (made the most money) book-to-film adaptation?
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows p.2
A complete sentence that addresses the primary message of a text
Theme
A page at the end of a report/essay that alphabetically lists all sources used throughout the construction of a written piece
Work Cited / Refrences
Middle to end stages of the process where you focus on small details. You may change certain sections, but your overall ideas remain the same. May include peer review, one-on-one conferencing, or a writer's checklist.
Revision
The name of the final comma in a list/series
Oxford Comma
Originally adapted from Michael Crichton's 1990 Jurassic Park, how many total "Jurassic" films are there?
7 total films, spanning from 1993 to 2025
The practice of using an object, person, situation, or word to represent an abstract idea or a deeper meaning
Symbolism
Using multiple sources to confirm the validity and strength of an idea. Additionally, use multiple sources that prove the same point to strengthen YOUR ideas.
Cross-referencing
Final step before publication (submitting), where you focus on fixing small details like punctuation, spelling, and format/spacing
Editing
Place the missing punctuation mark. State "no change" if the sentence is already correctly punctuated.
"When do you want to get dinner. I just think we need to put a little more effort into planning this date a lot of people will be going out this weekend."
Correct:
"When do you want to get dinner? I just think we need to put a little more effort into planning this date; a lot of people will be going out this weekend."
"She's the Man," starring Channing Tatum and Amanda Bynes, and "10 Things I Hate About You," starring Heath Ledger and Julia Stiles, are both stories inspired by which famous author?
William Shakespeare
Using multiple recurring ideas, images, and symbols to develop a literary theme further
Motif
When arguing, rephrasing/changing the parameters of another person's argument to make it easier to argue against.
Strawman Fallacy
Reflection
This punctuation mark is used to create a strong pause, add emphasis, or show an abrupt break in a sentence
em dash (-)
There are two novels tied for the most film/tv adaptations, both of which were written BEFORE 1900
Dracula (Bram Stoker, 1897)
Christmas Carol (Charles Dickens, 1843)