Poetry
Fig. Lang/Lit. Terms
Vocabulary
Argumentative Writing
Miscellaneous
100

What is the narrator's attitude toward a subject called?

Tone

100

What is the message that the reader takes from a narrative?

Theme

100

n. Difference of opinion; disagreement 

Dissension

100

What is claim?

The author's stance or argument. 
100

What is the difference between a theme and a topic?

A theme is a lesson that is taken from the story, while a topic is what the story is about. 

200

What is biblical allusion?

Reference to Christianity in literature 

200

What is the repetition of the same letter or sound at the beginning of neighboring words called?

Alliteration

200

v. 1- To secretly plan together to do something wrong

2- To join together

Conspire

200

How many body paragraphs should be used in an argumentative writing?

At least 3

200

n. Not following orders on purpose, especially by sailors.

v. To openly oppose a commander 

Mutiny

300

What is classical allusion?

Reference to Greek or Roman mythology in literature

300

The repetition of consonant sounds, which can appear in the beginning, middle, or end of a word. 

Consonance

300

v. To shrink in disgust; despise; hate

Abhor

300

What is the opposite side of the author's argument?

Counterclaim

300

What is diction?

The author's specific word choice

400

What is a symbol in literature? 

An object or action that resembles another idea that it's literal meaning.

400

Repetition of vowel sounds without the repetition of consonants

Assonance

400

v. 1- Start a voyage on a ship or plane

2- To start out; begin

Embark

400

What pronouns should not be included in an argumentative writing?

I, me, my, us, you, your, yourself

400

What is a single line of poetry called?

Verse

500

What is referred to as a collection of lines in a poem?

Stanza

500

What does TPCASTT stand for?

Title, Paraphrase, Connotations, Attitude, Shifts, Title, Theme

500

n.  A person that is alone and lives away from society

Recluse

500

What is referred to as the argument used against the counterclaim?

Rebuttal 

500

What is ballad?

A story or a narrative that is presented in poetic form.