Literary Elements
Comparing two different things using like or as
What is a simile?
Avoid asking these in formal writing
What is a question?
A person, place, thing, or idea.
What is a noun?
This is always needed before a new paragraph. We can press TAB to help.
What is indent?
The author of the memoir "Night"
Who is Elie Wiesel?
He lived a thousand lives in one minute!
What is a hyperbole?
Lets the reader know what the topic of the paper is going to be. Also grabs the reader's attention
What is a hook?
What is a Proper Noun?
This is the first paragraph of an essay. Used to set the tone of a paper.
What is an introduction paragraph?
The deliberate and systemically killing of a certain group of people
What is genocide?
The feeling or atmosphere that a writer creates for the reader.
What is mood?
A strongly stated statement showing the writer's argument
What is a thesis statement?
A word that expresses an action or state of being.
What is a verb?
These paragraphs show main ideas and supporting details.
What is a body paragraph?
Areas of cities or towns where authorities forced Jews to live under miserable conditions separated from the non-jewish population.
What is a Ghetto?
The central message or insight revealed through a literary work.
What is a theme?
Always read the __________ carefully. Find specific key words that will explain what the _________ is asking.
What is a prompt?
The large door would not open.
What is an adjective?
This paragraph is where we summarize and wrap up our essay.
What is a conclusion paragraph?
A _________ ______ is a prison or other facility used for political prisoners or politically targeted demographics, such as members of national or ethnic minority groups for exploitation or punishment.
What is a concentration camp?
The use of symbols to represents idea or qualities
What is symbolism?
In formal writing we want to avoid personal ________ such as you and your.
What is pronouns?
He sung loudly at the concert.
What is an adverb?
"Arbeit macht frei"
What is work sets you free/ What is the welcoming sign at Auschwitz