The amount of questions that you will have on your exam.
60
The main idea or main point that the author is making, or what the text is mostly about.
Central/Main idea
To give a concise statement that explains what the text is about
Summary
The feeling created by a piece of literature. Ex. Joyful, Mournful
Mood
The type of question that requires you to write your answer in complete sentences
Open-ended/Constructive responses
The moral or lesson that the story is trying to teach/convey.
Theme
The definition of ethos
Appeal to the audience by using authority or famous figures
The author/speaker's attitude toward the subject.
Tone
Gives human characteristics to non-humans. Ex. "The trees whispered in the breeze."
Personification
Things that you should not have during your test
A reference to a person, place, or another work of literature. Ex. Mentioning Snow White or Iron Maiden.
Allusion
to describe someone's character by exposing their traits
Characterization
Logos
A statement that is something being smaller, worse, or less important than it actually is
Understatement
The amount of time you will get to take your exam
2 hours and 30 minutes
the perspective from which a story is viewed or told.
Point of View
20%
Extreme exaggeration. Ex. "I'm so hungry, I could eat a horse."
Hyperbole
The date of your exam
May 29th
an object, person, situation, event, or action that represents something else.
What is a Symbol/Symbolism?
The act of painting a picture inside of your mind; using different senses
Imagery
Appeals to the audience's emotions
Pathos