Literary Analysis
A character who changes significantly over time is called—
What is a dynamic character?
The central idea of a text is—
What is the main point the author wants to communicate?
“The land was barren and dry.”
Barren most nearly means—
What is empty or lifeless?
The main position in an essay is called—
What is a claim?
A comparison using “like” or “as” is—
What is a simile
A story told using “I” and only that narrator’s thoughts is—
What is first-person point of view?
A paragraph that explains why something happened shows—
What is cause and effect?
“He was reluctant to answer the question.”
Reluctant means—
What is unwilling or hesitant?
Facts, quotes, or examples used to support a claim are—
What is evidence?
Tone is—
What is the author’s attitude toward the subject?
Character vs. society conflict means—
What is a character struggling against social rules or expectations?
Appealing to credibility and trustworthiness is called—
What is ethos?
“The speaker’s tone was somber.”
Somber means—
What is serious or gloomy?
What is a counterclaim?
What is the opposing viewpoint?
Repetition is used to—
What is emphasize an idea?
If the narrator reveals all characters’ thoughts, the POV is—
What is third-person omniscient?
A claim is different from evidence because—
What is a claim is the argument and evidence supports it?
“The politician gave an evasive response.” Evasive means—
What is avoiding the question?
What should a writer do after introducing a counterclaim?
What is refute or respond to it?
Words and phrases that appeal to the five senses create—
What is imagery?
Why might an author use limited point of view?
What is to focus on one character’s perspective and create suspense or bias?
Why do authors include counterarguments?
What is to address opposing views and strengthen their argument?
“The scientist’s claim was supported by ample evidence.”
Ample means—
What is enough or more than enough?
What is the A.C.E. format for answering a question?
What is answer the question, cite evidence, explain.
The author’s attitude toward a subject or audience is—
What is tone?