Figurative Language
“When is the weather going to improve?” the old man moaned.
Onomatopoeia
To examine a piece of writing looking at the details and checking for things like spelling, word choice, punctuation, and capitalization is called ____.
editing
When an object, character, or event is referenced in a text and is meant to represent something more significant or important than itself, that object, person, or event is being used as a(n) ______
symbol
The writer's attitude toward a subject or an audience is called ____
tone
Which of these is a simple sentence?
“I arrived early for practice but waited until my teammates arrived before taking the field.”
“I arrived early for practice, but most of my teammates were already there.”
“I arrived early for practice but waited until my teammates arrived before taking the field.”
Complaining that they were last polished two weeks ago, the shoes begged for a polish.
Personification
A(n) ____ is the one- or two-sentence statement that presents the topic of a text and also the author’s position with regard to that topic.
Thesis
What can we infer about the character from the following quote?
"Matilda is a special child," Mrs. Wimbly said with a stern glare in Matilda's direction, "it won't happen again."
A. Mrs. Wimbly is Matilda's aunt
B. Mrs. Wimbly is disappointed in Matilda's actions
C. Mrs. Wimbly hates getting in trouble
D. Matilda is a special child
B. Mrs. Wimbly is disappointed in Matilda
Words or phrases that appeal to one or more of the five senses. Look, feel, sound, taste, and smell. Ex: The sick sweet smell of the red roses was all I could remember.
Imagery
The lugubrious wails of the gypsies matched the dreary whistling of the wind in the all but-deserted cemetery. Based on context clues, we can infer the word "lugubrious" to mean: A. Exciting B. Sorrowful C. Disappointing D. Desperate
B. Sorrowful
Kids are so overloaded these days. Just look at their bags; they weigh a ton
Hyperbole
____ words help organize a text and guide the reader from one idea to the next.
Transition
Jack bolted down the road to the village square, a carpet of brown and gold crunching beneath his feet along the route. Which of the following best explains the meaning of a "carpet of brown and gold"? A. The dirt of the unpaved road B. The pattern of bricks lining the route C. The leaves that have fallen from the trees D. The dirty ice and snow covering the ground
C. The leaves that have fallen from the trees
"The old woman staggered out with the enormous pack on her shoulders, which covered her completely. At first she swayed, heading out into the forest, where the air was filled with dusty white whirlwinds of snow, like goblins dancing in the cold. She disappeared, and Mother sighed and prayed for her safety." Identify the mood within the above passage? A. Staggering B. Cold C. Prayerful D. Anxious
D. Anxious
In a drama, a(n) ____ is a long speech delivered by a character during a conversation with another character; a(n) ____ is a speech a character makes to him or herself, but which the viewing audience is privy to.
monologue; soliloquy
This vicious virus has disrupted lives and deflated economies
Alliteration
What three things should be included in the introduction of your essay?
Hook, insight/background info, thesis statement
In Steinbeck's "Of Mice and Men", which literary device is used when the character Lennie Smalls is described as enormous? A. Personification B. Irony C. Oxymoron D. Onomatopoeia
B. Irony
As the weekend progressed, our relationship did not improve, and I was out of ideas. Phoebe even convinced her friends to embark on a personal voyage to “get me.” As a result, I spent the getaway with a target on my back and there wasn’t anything I could do to fix it. Identify the Mood within above passage? A. Convinced B. Confused C. Defeated D. Disappointed
C. Defeated
Find the punctuation error, if any, in this sentence:
“Sasha, who wore a silver necklace every day, said her necklace was broken because it’s clasp would no longer close.”
it’s should be its
"The world is a stage, but the play is badly cast." -Oscar Wilde
Metaphor
Write a thesis statement based on the following prompt:
Write an essay explaining how Steinbeck uses characterization to portray the importance of friendship in the story, "Of Mice and Men".
Steinbeck uses characterization to portray the importance of friendship in the story, "Of Mice and Men" by contrasting lonely characters with the loyalty between George and Lennie.
Which of these sentences is an opinion about the tragedy Romeo and Juliet? A. The feud is ended, but it is an act that only the death of their children could make happen. B. Moments later, Juliet wakes up to find Romeo dead C. Audiences will watch the entire play, hoping that something will be done so that the lovers can be saved D. It is stated that there are two households of equal status in Verona, Italy
C. Audiences will watch the entire play, hoping that something will be done so that the lovers can be saved
The central message or meaning that the author tries to convey in a piece of literature that relates to everyday life or human experiences. Ex: Love conquers all
Theme
What word, if any, is spelled incorrectly in this sentence?
“Although we called all over the peninsula last night, the only accomodations we could find were at a cheap motel in a suspicious part of town.”
accomodations should be accommodations
*one way to remember is there is enough room in accommodate two c's and two m's in the word.