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Figurative Language
Drama
Expository
Fig. Language Cont'd
Miscellaneous
100
A comparison between two unlike things using "like" or "as"
What is simile
100

Romeo and Juliet's ending is an example of this

What is dramatic irony

100
The purpose of an expository essay
What is to explain/inform
100

This element compares two unlike things without like or as

What is a metaphor

100
The universal message of a story
What is theme
200
Word Choice
What is diction
200
Instructions written in a play that indicate actions, movements, and emotions an actor should be expressing throughout. Usually in brackets. Ex: [Sandra is looking at Tom.]
What is stage directions
200
A sentence in the beginning of the essay that states the main idea of the essay and provides a "roadmap" of the essay.
What is thesis statement
200
The way sentences are constructed. It can impact both tone or mood. 

What is syntax

200

The attitude or feeling of the reader. Usually based on diction, syntax or atmosphere

What is mood

300
Giving human traits to non-living things
What is personification
300

When a character expresses their thoughts on stage while the other characters listen

What is a monologue

300
How many examples (minimum) should you include in your expository essay?
What is two
300

Provide an expository thesis statement suited for the Starr exam for the following prompt: 

Explain why leadership is important. 

Leadership is important because _________ and _________. (MUST BE TWO REASONS)

300

What does RACE stand for? You must get all 4 letters correct!

What is R- Restate the question, A - answer the question, C - Cite text evidence, E - explain the evidence

400
An extreme exaggeration
What is hyperbole
400

When an actor turns and speaks briefly directly to the audience

What is an aside

400
What does the acronym HELPP stand for? You must get all 5 letters correct.
What is What is H-historical, E-educational, L-literary, P-personal, P-popculture
400

This is the author's attitude towards a topic

What is tone

400
What are two of the three types of irony?
What is dramatic irony, situational irony, verbal irony
500
A technique in which an author gives clues about something that will happen later in the story.
What is foreshadowing
500

This character did not deliver the letter to Romeo

Who is Friar John

500
A sentence at the beginning of each body paragraph that tells the reader what the paragraph is going to be about.
What is topic sentence
500
When typing, this is how to punctuate the title of a novel. 

What is put it in itallics

500
a reference to a well-known person, place, event, or other piece of literature
What is allusion