Literary Terms
When two things are compared with "like" or "as."
Simile
Words or phrases that appeal to one or more of the five senses. They help you to imagine the descriptions in your head.
Imagery
The structure of a poem. The separation of words and sentences.
Lines & Stanzas
Intro, Body, Conclusion
What do you need to past the English 1 STAAR Exam?
A good night's rest and to believe in yourself!
Really any positive vibes work.
Metaphor
The central message or meaning the author tries to convey in a piece of literature that relates to everyday life or human experiences. Ex: Love conquers all
Theme
The mood implied by the author's word choice. What the author does to make the reader feel differently.
Tone
One sentence in your introduction that tells your audience exactly what your essay will be about.
The main claim of your essay that answers the prompt.
Thesis Statement
What tools can you use with the online STAAR tool?
Highlighting, changing colors, elimination, Guide tool, dictionary, etc!
A term used to describe an extreme exaggeration.
Hyperbole
The action or sequence of events in a story. Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, & Resolution.
Plot Structure.
The feeling that the reader has when they read a text. The atmosphere that evokes an emotional reaction from the audience.
Mood
What does "Expository" mean?
To explain or inform.
How many main sections are there in the STAAR Exam?
Reading, Writing, & Expository Essay
What is the definition of inference?
Drawing conclusions, a logical guess, what you can tell from a piece of literature.
The perspective from which a text is told from.
Point of View
Something that stands for or suggest something else; it represents something beyond the literal meaning.
Symbolism
Sentences or introductory phrases that link ideas between sentences.
Transitions
If you don't know the answer to a question, what should you do?
Strategies, Process of Elimination, Use the Dictionary, Re-read the text.
When two things that are drastically different from one another are compared.
(Starts with a J!)
Juxtaposition
The examples and justification used by an author to further solidify their claim.
Evidence & Reasoning.
When an inanimate object takes on human like qualities.
Personification
Real-World, Creative, & Specific Examples
Write a thesis statement using the following topics.
1. Write an essay explaining why it is important to laugh.
2. Write an essay explaining the positive effects of video games.
Answers will vary, but I'm proud of your sentences!