Poetry
This term refers to the basic building block of a poem, consisting of a set of lines grouped together.
What is a stanza?
The phrase “I have a ton of homework” is an example of this type of figurative language.
What is hyperbole?
This term refers to the main point or focus of an informational text, typically presented in the introduction.
What is the main idea?
The repetition of a consonant sound at the beginning of words in close proximity, such as “Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers,” is called this.
What is alliteration?
In the sentence “She was ecstatic when she saw her friends,” what does the word “ecstatic” mean based on context?
What is very happy or joyful?
A poem that does not follow a regular rhyme or meter but still contains rhythm is called this.
What is free verse?
This is a comparison between two unlike things using the words “like” or “as.”
What is a simile?
This section of an informational text contains additional material such as charts, graphs, and tables to support the main ideas.
What are text features?
This rhetorical device involves asking a question that does not require an answer, often used to make the reader think.
What is a rhetorical question?
In the sentence “The athlete’s perseverance led him to victory, even when faced with setbacks,” the word “perseverance” can be understood as what?
What is determination or persistence?
In the poem “The Road Not Taken,” Robert Frost uses this literary technique when he describes the path as “grassy and wanted wear.”
What is imagery?
“The trees whispered in the wind” is an example of this type of figurative language.
What is personification?
This is the structure of an informational text that lists facts or steps in a process.
What is chronological order or sequence?
A speaker’s attempt to persuade the audience based on their credibility or trustworthiness is known as this.
What is ethos?
In the sentence “The new student was quite introverted and often kept to himself,” the word “introverted” means what?
What is shy or reserved?
This type of poem consists of 14 lines and often follows a specific rhyme scheme, such as ABAB CDCD EFEF GG.
What is a sonnet?
“Boom,” “crash,” and “buzz” are all examples of this.
What is onomatopoeia?
This is the author's reason for writing: to persuade, inform, or entertain.
What is author’s purpose?
This rhetorical device uses logical arguments or evidence to convince the audience of the validity of a point.
What is logos?
The phrase “The dog was very amiable, always wagging his tail and seeking affection,” provides a clue that “amiable” means what?
What is friendly or pleasant?
This term refers to the voice speaking in a poem.
What is the speaker?
This is a figure of speech where a word or phrase is used in a way that its intended meaning is different from the actual meaning. For example, "The fire is so cold."
What is irony?
This organizational pattern in informational texts focuses on describing causes and the resulting effects.
What is cause and effect?
The deliberate use of words that evoke strong emotions in the reader is a technique called this.
What is pathos?
In the sentence “Despite his inauspicious start, he soon proved to be an excellent player,” the word “inauspicious” can be inferred to mean what?
What is unfavorable or unlucky?