To examine something carefully and judge its worth.
What is Examine
100
A main article in a brochure, report or other informational document
What is featured article
100
The distinct types into which literary works can be grouped
What is Genre
100
Writings that have played a significant role in human events or are themselves records of such events
What is Historical Documents
100
Common figure of speech whose meaning is different from the literal meaning of its words.
What is Idiom
200
Firsthand report of an event written by someone who directly observed it or participated in it. A primary source
What is eyewitness account
200
A brief tale that illustrates a clear often directly stated moral or lesson.
What is fable
200
A form of Japanese poetry in which syllables are arranged in lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables
What is Haiku
200
The descriptive words or phrases that a writer uses to re-create sensory experiences.
What is Imagery
300
A comparison between two essentially unlike things that nevertheless have something in common. It does not contain like or as and compares in more than one way.
What is Extended Metaphor
300
In plot structure, the ______ ______, or resolution , occurs after the climax to reveal the final outcome of events.
What is Falling action
300
Characterized by grotesque characters, bizarre situtation and violent events.
What is Gothic Literature
300
A figure of speech in which the truth is exaggerated for emphasis or humorous effect.
What is Hyperbole
300
Reversal of expected order of words
What is Inverted Syntax
400
A larger than life figure who embodies the ideals of a nation or race.
What is Epic Hero
400
Works of prose that contain imaginary elements. May be based on real events.
What is Fiction
400
A visual took that is printed, handwritten or drawn
What is graphic aid
400
The social condition that inspired or influenced a literary works creation.
What is Historical Context
400
A metrical pattern of five feet, or units, each of which is made up of two syllables the first is unstressed and the second is stressed.
What is Iambic Pentameter
500
the part of a literary work that provides the background info necessary to understand characters and their actions.
What is Exposition
500
A character whose traits contrast with those of another character.
What is Foil
500
A visual illustration of verbal statement that helps the reader understand a text.
What is Graphic Organizer
500
This type of fiction contains strange, mysterious, violent and often supernatural events that create suspense or terror for the reader.