Literary Devices
Comparing two things using like or as
Simile
I need to include this at the top of my paper ALWAYS. What is it called?
Hint: Your name, Teacher's name, etc.
Heading
When is Mr. Grant's Birthday and how old will he be this year?
August 24th and he will be 30
Comparing two things NOT using like or as
Metaphor
Doing this at the start of my paragraphs indicate to the reader that it is a NEW paragraph
Indenting
Name the first two books we read this school year?
Farenheight 451 and Purple Hibiscus
Comparing two things that are happening at the same time. This could be an event or people.
Key: 'side by side'
Juxtaposition
Name two rules that Mr. Grant always says you must never do in writing
1. Never write how you speak or text.
2. Never skip lines when starting a new paragraph
What are 3 things you should do when you receive a text on regents day?
Read it thoroughly
Annotate for a main idea
Write a Main Idea at the end
Providing insight on something that will occur at a later point in a story
Foreshadow
The Text Analysis Response is a 2-3 paragraph response. However, the argumentative essay is 5 pargraphs.
Also, for the text analysis response, it is soley focused on a literary device versus the argumentative essay is focused on your claim and counter claim.
What grade does Mr. Harrison Teach?
12th Grade
Repeated sounds at the beginning of a word
Alliteration
Compare the key elements of a Text Analysis versus an argumentative Essay.
You must have atleast 3 solid points!
Text Analysis:
- Literary Device, Main Idea, Title/Name of Author
Argumentative Essay:
- Hook, Your claim/argument, Counter Claim
What are some strong text taking skills?
Process of elimination, reading the directions closely, pace yourself, FINISH THE EXAM!