Literary Terms I
A writer's attitude toward his or her subject matter revealed through diction, figurative language, and organization on the sentence and global levels.
Tone
"It's like adding a few new spices to the kitchen pantry" - is an example of this literary device.
Simile
Complete this theme of "Mama's Boy" by Kevin Hart: Sometimes the things you hate most as a kid __________________________________________.
... are the things that help you the most as an adult. (similar responses accepted)
Under what type of animal did Odysseus sneak his men and himself out of the cyclops's cave?
Sheep
Which is an appeal to an audience's emotions: ethos, logos, or pathos?
Pathos
Feeling or atmosphere that a writer creates for the reader
Mood
"The snow is a white blanket." Is an example of this literary device.
Metaphor
Complete this theme of "The F Word" by Firoozeh Dumas: Learning about other cultures benefits both ________________ and ___________________.
What is Xenia?
The ancient Greek concept of hospitality.
Is this statement a fact or an opinion:
Children should not be allowed to watch more than an hour of television a day.
Opinion
A reference to another work of literature, person, or event
Allusion
"My backpack weighs a ton!" is an example of this literary device.
Hyperbole
The theme of "The Glass Castle."
Family members can help each other face their fears.
(similar responses accepted)
Name one trait of an epic hero.
Any of the following are acceptable:
Superhuman strength, craftiness; helped or harmed by the gods or fate; embodies qualities valued by the culture; overcomes dangerous situations
What is it called when you address the opposing side in your argument?
Example: If you are arguing that Moana 2 is better than Moana 1, and you spend a paragraph discussing the things that make Moana 1 great (ultimately proving that 2 is better, despite the strength of Moana 1.)
Counterargument
A comparison using "like" or "as"
Simile
"Bang! The plate crashed to the floor" is an example of this literary device.
Onomatopoeia
The two things being compared in the poem, "A Variation on Theme"
The new day and a human being/a royal person (similar responses accepted)
From The Odyssey, give the definition or an example of an epithet.
A brief, descriptive phrase that is right after a person's name or that replaces it.
Example: Odysseus, raider of cities; Odysseus, son of Laertes
What is it called when an article or writer is prejudiced on one side or the other? That article has clear _____ that the audience should take into account.
Bias
Repetition of initial consonant sounds (words start with the same later)
Alliteration
Firoozeh Dumas struggles with how most Americans treat her, given that her family is Iranian. Which type of conflict is this?
Man vs. society / external conflict
The two things being compared in "I Dwell in Possibility"
Poetry and an amazing house/mansion
What did the "road full of fallen branches and stones" represent in the poem "The Journey" (Oliver 21)?
Challenges or obstacles in the way
What is it called when a writer or company tries to convince you to believe them (or buy their product, etc.) because everyone is doing it?
Hint: this term is also used when a sports team is doing well and a lot of people become fans all of a sudden.
bandwagon