Literary Devices
What is a metaphor
Elements of a text that hint at what is to come later on?
What is foreshadowing?
Organizational Structure contributes to the author's purpose.
What is yes?
The following sentence contains two of this type of clause.
Everyone is ready; let the games begin!
What is an independent clause?
In an argument, this is the term for the writer's position on the issue.
What is the claim?
My love is like a red, red rose.
What is simile?
What type of character undergoes important internal changes as the plot unfolds?
What is dynamic character?
A writer's attitude toward his subject.
What is tone?
Fix the sentence below:
Group culture is one of the most powerful forces on the Planet.
What is planet should not be capitalized?
This is the other name for your extended essay on the STAAR.
What is Composition?
When you write sentence with most words starting with the same letter - Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers
What is alliteration?
When something which appears opposite to the usual expectation happens; generally funny i.e. fire station burned down
What is irony?
A conversation between two or more characters.
What is dialogue?
Because she is sick, she can not go to school?
What kind of sentence is this?
What is complex?
This type of evidence should be used to support your analysis in a literary essay.
What is textual evidence from the text such as quotes and paraphrases?
An object, animal, or event that represents itself but also stands for something else on a figurative level.
What is a symbol or symbolism?
What is one large event that changes the outcome of the entire story? This is also called the turning point of the story.
What is the climax?
You may characterize a character using STEAL. STEAL is an acronym for...
What is, Says, Thinks, Effects others, Acts, Looks.
I want to go to the movies, but I have to do my homework first.
What type of sentence is this?
What is compound sentence?
Thesis Statement:
Schools should stay closed.
Explain why this is a good or bad thesis statement.
What is bad because there are no reasons?
When the author uses various words to describe the setting to help the reader visualize what is happening in the event.
What is imagery?
A serious story intended for representation by actors impersonating the characters and performing the dialogue and action (think Romeo and Juliet).
What is drama?
The abstract take-away or moral lesson.
What is theme?
AAAWWUBBIS stands for:
What is although, after, as, while, when, until, because, before, if, since
These are the name of each of your four sentences in the intro paragraph.
What is TAG + Hook, Bridge, Summary, and Thesis Statement?