The Writer's Intent
The reason an author writes about a particular topic (e.g., to persuade, to entertain, to inform).
What is author's purpose
The use of repeating the same letter or sound at the beginning of words.
What is alliteration
What is a stanza
The central or universal idea of a literary work that often relates to morals and/or values.
When non-human things are represented as having human qualities.
What is personification
The author’s particular attitude, either stated or implied, toward the subject or the audience.
What is tone
Using the same word(s), line, or stanza again for effect
What is repetition
The first syllable is unstressed and the second is stressed,
What is iambic
The time or place in which a work (story/poem) takes place.
What is setting
Words that create sensory pictures.
What is imagery
The intentional and deliberate use of literary elements and organizational patterns to create an effective written work.
What is Author's Craft
When two words have the same ending sound
What is rhyme
The basic rhythmic structure in verse, composed of stressed and unstressed syllables.
What is meter
The words, sentences, or passages that precede or follow a specific word, sentence, or passage, which are necessary for full understanding.
What is context
A subtle comparison in which the author describes a person or thing using words that are not meant to be taken literally (e.g., time is a dressmaker specializing in alterations).
What is a metaphor
An imitation of the style of a particular writer, artist, or genre with deliberate exaggeration for comic effect.
What is parody
The formation of a word from a sound associated with what is named.
What is onomatopoeia
The type or class of a work, usually categorized by form, technique, or content (e.g., novel, poem, essay)
What is genre
The intended target group for a message, which dictates the author's choices in craft and purpose.
What is audience
The common template of stories that involve a person who goes on an adventure, is victorious, and then comes home changed.
What is a heroe's journey
The use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity
What is satire
The atmosphere or feeling created by the writer in a literary work or passage.
What is mood
The basic form of a poem, including its visual presentation (e.g., line, stanza, or verse).
What are Structural Elements
An author’s unique articulation or expression of language created by stylistic elements (syntax, diction, figurative language).
What is voice
A word blending the sounds and combining the meanings of two others (example: frabjous=fabulous+joyous)
What is portmanteau