Literary Terms
The following is an example of: “He licks the lollipop like lunch isn’t until later”
This is an attitude that a literary speaker or writer expresses towards their subject matter and audience.
What is tone?
This is at the top of your papers;
First/Last Name
Teachers Name
Class
Date written 1 June 2021
What is an MLA Header?
Language that appeals to the senses
What is imagery?
This Shakespearean term means their love is opposed by outside forces. It is not meant to work, and instead end in tragedy
What is star crossed
The following is an example of: “Death is my son in law”
What is personification?
This is written in what point of view: You are sitting on the couch, it’s Friday night. You think to yourself, “Ahh, a pizza sounds delish” So you pick up the phone and dial.
What is second person?
What is the correct way to lead into or introduce a quote?
What is CLUE: Context and then a lead in that shows action or a transition. Ex: According to ____, “quote” or Juliet cried, “Quote”
The literal meaning/definition of a word.
What is denotation?
Which characters die in the play of Romeo and Juliet?
Who are Romeo, Juliet, Mercutio, Tybalt, Lady Montague, and Paris?
The following is an example of: The theme of Romeo and Juliet is that love will always find a way.
What is a thesis statement/claim?
This is the term for words that are used in ways that differ from their literal applications to achieve special meanings or effects. Ex: Simile, metaphor
What is figurative language or literary devices?
This is placed in your paper after a quote;
In a play: (Act #. Scene #. lines) Ex: (4.3.16).
In a story: (Authors last name page #) Ex (Tan 23).
What is an in-text citation?
Passing reference in a work of literature to another literary work, historical work, figure or event.
What is an allusion?
In the prologue of Romeo and Juliet, Shakespeare ended with two lines that rhyme. What is this called?
What is a couplet/rhyming couplet/heroic couplet?
The following are examples of:
That’s a good point, but…
That may be true, but…
This seems logical, but...
This type of poem follow this rhyme scheme:
Ex: ABAB CDCD EFEF GG
What is a sonnet?
The following are required on a proper, what?
Separate page, titled, double space all citations, indent second line of citations, list authors last name first, then first name,Use italics (instead of underlining) for titles of larger works (books, magazines) and quotation marks for titles of shorter works (poems, articles)
What is a works cited page?
The positive or negative connections/ associations/ feelings of a word.
What is connotation?
How long is the play Romeo and Juliet supposed to last? How do you know?
What is 2 hours; we know from the prologue?
This is the reference to some other topic/person in a text that is otherwise well known to help provide more meaning and understanding for the reader.
What is an allusion?
Name and explain one of the 3 types of irony
Verbal:A character says one thing but means the opposite
Situational: When what actually happens is the opposite of what is expected.
Dramatic: When the reader understands more about the events of a story than a character.
The following must be included in what?
Titles, authors names, date published, date accessed.
What is an MLA citation?
An introduction to a larger work of literature
What is a prologue?
Explain Romeo’s relationship with: Benvolio, Mercutio, and Tybalt
Benvolio:Romeo’s calm, cool and collected cousin
Mercutio:Kinsmen to the prince, Romeo’s BFF
Tybalt: Juliet’s cousin, later becomes Romeo’s cousin, they dislike each other