Terminology
What do we call a central, unifying idea of a text?
Theme
What do the 4 letters of CREA stand for? (must get them all correct to get the points!)
Claim, Reason, Evidence, and Analysis
What are the two types of characterization? (you need both correct to get the points)
Direct and Indirect
What do we call "the attribution of human characteristics to things, abstract ideas, etc., as for literary effect?"
Personification
How many questions are going to be on your exam?
21
What do we call the use of a figure of speech in which a person, situation, word, or object is used to represent another thing?
Symbolism
Yes or No: is this a claim?
"The traditional methods of doing laundry are outdated and need to be reassessed."
Yes
Is this direct or indirect characterization?
"The first man was small and quick, dark of face, with restless eyes and sharp, strong features."
Indirect
What do we call the author's attitude toward a topic from/in/explored by the text?
Tone
How many of the total questions on the exam will NOT be directly related to short story?
3
What do we call the task/method of deducing/figuring out something/an idea based on evidence and reasoning, rather than from direct statements?
Infer
Yes or No: Is this a reason?
"Using detergent pods is a much more efficient way to wash clothes than liquid detergent."
No. This is a claim.
Indirect Characterization _____________ while Direct Characterization___________
shows, tells
What do we call a figure of speech that makes a non-literal comparison between two unalike things?
Metaphor
What is the largest amount of questions that you could miss on the exam and still get a 100%?
7
What do we call a figure of speech involving the comparing of one thing with another, while utilizing the words "like" or "as"?
Simile
Yes or No: Is this a piece of evidence?
"Detergent pods are less likely to cause a mess and stain clothing."
No. This is a reason.
Is this an example of direct or indirect characterization?
"I like beans with ketchup," Lennie said.
Indirect
What do we call a narrative device that is a warning or indicator of a future event i a story?
Foreshadowing
What percentage of your total semester grade is your exam worth?
20%
What do we call an exaggerated statement or claim that is not meant to be taken literally?
Hyperbole
Yes or No: Is this analysis?
"The fact that detergent pods require extra materials to create (ie: added plastics) does not diminish their cleaning abilities. Therefore, the added materials are irrelevant to the argument at hand."
No. This is a counter argument.
What are the 5 methods of indirect characterization? (must get them all correct to earn the points)
Speech, Thoughts, Effects on Others, Actions, Looks
What do we call the suggested meaning of a word that is not the dictionary definition? (in class we have said the "vibe" of a word)
Connotation
How many items were listed under the quick list on your study guide?
14