Literature Terms
The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words.
Alliteration
The choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing.
Diction
________________ is the dictionary meaning of a word.
________________ is the emotional meaning of a word.
(hot = temperature hot=good looking)
Denotation
Connotation
How much time do you have to complete the Reading section of the EOC?
Unlimited
A story of someone's life written by another person
Biography
An underlying message about life or human nature that a writer wants the reader to understand
Theme
In a plot, the point of maximum interest or tension
Climax
An _____ is a conclusion derived from logical reasoning following an investigation of available evidence.
Inference
When is the Reading EOC?
What is tomorrow, May 16
A statement based on scientific evidence or research.
What is a fact?
An indirect reference to a famous person, place, event or literary work
Allusion
Words that are specific to a group or occupation.
Football: backfield, blitz, end zone, field goal, etc
What is Jargon or specific vocabulary.
______ is the atmosphere the writer creates for the reader.
_____ is the attitude an author has towards a particular subject or topic of a text.
*Answer must be in the correct order*
1. Mood
2. Tone
When will you report to the testing room on the day of the Reading EOC?
What is, When the announcement is made.
a firsthand account of an event; includes diaries, journals, letters, speeches, news stories, photographs, and pieces of art
Primary Source
A writer’s use of hints or clues to suggest events that will occur later in the story
An account of a conversation, an episode or an event that happened before the beginning of a story
Flashback
_____ is a word indicating what the author means for us to understand
By using indirect characterization techniques, the author can __________ a character's traits.
Imply
Name at least THREE types of texts you might read and analyze on the Reading EOC.
poem, article, speech, play, short story, chart, graph
A statement that is based on someones feeling
What is biased or an opinion?
A statement that at first seems contradictory, but upon further examination, reveals a universal truth.
Ex: If I know one thing, it's that I know nothing.
Paradox
A type of literary device that reveals details about a character without stating them explicitly.
Indirect characterization
If you don't know the meaning of a word, you need to use __________ _________ in the sentence to figure it out.
What are Context Clues or Connotation Clues - 2 different things.
How many essay questions are there on the English 11 Reading SOL EOC?
What is none?
The parts of the text that are very important when determining main idea
What is the 1st and last sentence of each paragraph and the 1st paragraph and the last paragraph