Figurative Language
This is figurative language that makes a comparison using “like” or “as.”
This is when an actual events are the opposite of what is expected.
What is irony?
This is language that appeals to people’s sense of reason, wisdom, or logic to persuade them
What is appeal to logic?
This is the way the author expresses his/her feelings or attitude about the subject
This is to make clear and show in detail
What is explain?
This is a comparison between to unlike things that does not use "like" or "as"
This is the sequence of events of a narrative (story, novel, play, movie)
What is plot?
This is language that purposefully makes the people feel happy, angry, sad, guilty, etc. in order to persuade them
What is appeal to emotions?
This is the underlying message in a story (sometimes a moral, but not always)
What is theme?
This is to study in detail, especially specific parts
What is analyze?
This is when a non-human thing is given a uniquely human characteristic to enhance understanding and imagery
This is the problem or issue in the story that drives the plot forward...
What is conflict?
This is language that appeals to people's basic sense of right and wrong to persuade them
What is appeal to ethics?
Question/answer, problem/solution, cause/effect, compare/contrast are types of this.
This is to make a judgement about a topic.
What is evaluate?
This is the way an author develops a character using dialogue, thoughts, and actions.
What is characterization?
This is the statement you intend to prove
This is the central idea or concept the author puts forth
What is main idea?
This is to come to a conclusion by reasoning or clues
What is infer?
This is a question that is not meant to be answered; instead it is only asked to prove a point
What is a rhetorical question?
This is the secondary plot line that can involve minor characters or can be embedded in a flashback.
What is subplot?
These are the supports to your claim and the proof that those supports are true and valid.
What are reasons and evidence?
This is point of view.
What is perspective?
This is to defend
What is justify?