Poetry
What is a stanza?
A group of lines that combine to create a stanza, several stanzas create a poem.
What is the theme of a story?
The moral or message shown in works of fiction uses more than one word.
What is the definition of audacious?
An act that is bold in comparison to the acts of others around them
What is a claim in argumentative writings?
The author's opinion on a certain issue
What's the difference between a simile and a metaphor?
What is an allusion?
A reference to another form of art, in this case the bible and greek mythology
What is the mood in Literature?
How the reader feels when reading literature.
What is the definition of Confiscate?
To take something away from a person (usually when talking about police taking things)
What is a counterclaim in argumentative writing?
When an author provides points from the other side of an argument.
What's the difference between Assonance and consonance?
Assonance is the repetition of vowel sounds, while consonance is the repetition of consonant sounds.
What is repetition?
When a word or phrase is repeated throughout the story.
What is a pun in literature?
A small joke made by either the narrator or character in the story.
What is the definition of lionize?
To put someone on a pedestal/to admire.
What is a rebuttal in argumenative writings?
When an author disproves the points he made in the counterclaim.
What's the difference between A classical and biblical allusion?
A biblical allusion references the bible, while a classical allusion references classical Greek mythology.
What is an onomatopoeia?
The formation of a sound associated with name.
What is the tone in literature?
How the author or characters feel about something.
What is the definition of Mutiny?
To not follow the order of a superior, usually on a mass scale.
Why is a counterclaim needed in argumentative writings?
To show that you understand both arguments and to use the counter-claim to prove your point.
What is the difference between alliteration and repetition?
Alliteration only repeats the first letter of a word, while repetition repeats the whole word.
What is a symbol in poetry?
Why is a theme, not one word?
Because it needs to imply a conflict in the story to be a theme.
What is the definition of Lackadaisical?
When someone has little motivation or determination to do a task.
Why do you need a rebuttal in argumentative writing?
To reintroduce your point and prove the counterclaim wrong.
What does TP-CASTT stand for?
Title, Paraphrase, Connotation, Attitude, Shifts, Titles and Themes.