Figurative Language
a figure of speech in which two things are compared using the words “like” or “as.”
simile
What does R.A.C.E. stand for?
Restate, Answer, Cite , Explain
protagonist
the use of a word to suggest a different association than its literal meaning
connotation
language that stimulates the reader's senses
imagery
"Love is a battlefield"- is an example of....
metaphor
Name the 2 things that should ALWAYS be in your introduction paragraph
a person who actively opposes or is hostile to someone or something; an adversary
antagonist
topic + your opinion = what in your essay
thesis statement
the main idea or underlying meaning a writer explores in a novel, short story, or other literary work
theme
"The wind howled in the night" is an example of...
personification
The first sentence in every body paragraph is called a....
topic sentence
draw the plot diagram and label each section
exposition, rising action , climax, falling action, resolution
using what you know to make a guess about what you don't know or reading between the lines
inferencing
an indication of what is to come
foreshadow
exaggeration used for emphasis or to express strong feelings
hyperbole
Give one example of how to introduce a quote?
To make a great chili, you must season it early and often
2nd person
a reference, typically brief, to a person, place, thing, event, or other literary work with which the reader is presumably familiar
allusion
a literary element that evokes certain feelings or vibes in readers through words and descriptions
mood
refers to the practice of using a part of something to stand in for the whole thing
synecdoche
What is wrong with the following quotation-
In the passage it states "Come to the window and see the sun".
it is missing a comma after states
While Bob was planning a special night out with Millicent, she was quietly making plans to break up with him. All of their friends would be shocked to discover her plans
3rd person omniscient
List the 5 types of text structures
problem and solution
cause and effect
order and sequence
description
compare and contrast
a literary device that reflects the writer’s attitude toward the subject matter or audience of a literary work
tone