sentence structure
syntax
the set of rules, principles, and processes that control the structure of sentences
order of importance is...?
a structural pattern that organizes information, tasks, or items by priority
theme is...?
the underlying, universal message, lesson, or central idea a story conveys about life, society, or human nature
the intense feeling of anticipation, anxiety, or dread created by an author
suspense
"Cost an arm and a leg"
idiom
"She is smart, rich, and talented."
parallel structure
the arrangement of events, documents, or items in the order they happened
chronological order
the author’s or speaker’s attitude toward their subject, character, or audience, conveyed through word choice, sentence structure, and style.
tone
foreshadowing is..?
is a technique where authors provide early clues, hints, about future plot developments, creating suspense and preparing the reader for upcoming events
allusion is..?
a brief, indirect reference to a person, place, thing, or idea of historical, cultural, literary, or political significance, meant to enhance meaning by tapping into shared knowledge
what kind of sentence is this
"We can go to the cinema, or we can watch a movie at home."
compound
compare and contrast is...?
a method that shows similarities and differences between two or more subjects to highlight unexpected connections
the atmosphere or emotional, feeling a text brings in the reader
mood
a conversation between two or more characters, serving as a vital literary device to reveal character, advance the plot, and establish tone
dialogue
a figure of speech where words phonetically imitate or suggest the natural sounds they describe
onomatopoeia
what kind of sentence is this
"She finally understood the intricate problem after she spent hours carefully reviewing the calculations."
complex
"You forgot to set your alarm, you were late for school."
cause and effect
defines the time, place, and social context where a story unfolds
setting
a physical object, character, action, or color that maintains its literal meaning while representing abstract ideas, adding deeper thematic layers
symbolism
a comparison between two different things to highlight their similarities, usually explaining a complex or unfamiliar concept by relating it to a familiar one
analogy
what kind of sentence is this
"I went to the store."
simple
problem and solution is..?
identifies a challenge and details a method to resolve, fix, or improve it
point of view
defines the narrative voice and perspective, primarily categorized as first-person, second-person, and third-person
characterization is..?
the literary technique used by authors to create, develop, and reveal a character’s personality, appearance, and motivations
"Awfully good"
oxymoron