Figurative Language
Why is this sentence important?
Fiction, Poetry, Drama, Informational, Argumentative
The definition of "plot"
What is the series of events that take place in a story.
What should your essays include... A. Symbolism, Theme, Thesis B. Thesis, Transitions, Introduction, Body, Conclusion C. Theme, Introduction, Transitions
B. Thesis, Transitions, Introduction, Body, Conclusion
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. A. Imagery B. Diction C. Personification
Imagery
After Daniel did his chores, he played video games. The above is an example of a/an: A. Sentence Fragment B. Comma Splice C. Run-On Sentence D. Complete (Proper) Sentence
D. Complete (Proper) Sentence
When the author pauses the story to describe something that happened earlier.
What is "flashback."
"It'll take me a million years to finish this essay" is an example of what literary device?
Hyperbole
This sentence is meant to grab the reader's attention and make your essay more engaging.
What is "hook"
"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 in passage? A. Staggering B. Cold C. Prayerful D. Anxious
D. Anxious
What is the meaning of infer or inference? A. Summarizing B. Drawing conclusions, a logical guess, what you can tell from a piece of literature C. Meaning of the story
B. Drawing conclusions, a logical guess, what you can tell from a piece of literature
When the author provides hints about events that may occur later in the story.
What is foreshadowing.
In an argumentative essay, when you mention the opposing argument and rebuke it, it is called:
Counterargument and Rebuttal
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 in the passage? A. Convinced B. Confused C. Defeated D. Disappointed
C. Defeated
A character who serves as a contrast to the main character in order to highlight the main character's qualities or traits.
What is character foil.
A story within a story that connects to the main plot's setting, characters, or theme.
What is subplot.
A figure of speech pairing two contradictory terms, often used for dramatic, poetic, or humorous effect. Ex: deafening silence, jumbo shrimp, bittersweet
Oxymoron
Write an outline of an essay from beginning to end.
Introduction: Hook, Background Info, Thesis
Body Paragraphs: Topic Sentence, Evidence, Explanation
Conclusion: Restate Thesis, Final Thoughts/Thematic Statement
What is the best way to combine the following sentences?
(6) Scott Flansburg is an ordinary person with an extraordinary ability. (7) He is known as the “human calculator.”
Scott Flansburg, known as the "human calculator," is an ordinary person with an extraordinary ability.
Known as the "human calculator," Scott Flansburg is an ordinary person with an extraordinary ability.
Two or more plots occuring at the same time; connected by characters, events, or themes.
What is parallel plot.