Duplicate of PSSA

Details that involve one or more of the five senses.

An arrangement of lines of verse in a pattern usually repeated throughout a poem.

A type of nonfiction in which the text is based on the personal experiences of the author.

"Beneath the trees, fluttering and dancing in the breeze." Is an example of?

The use of a word or phrase to mean the exact opposite of its literal meaning.

The girl wore a bow in her hair. - The peasant was told to bow before the king. Are examples of

A written account of another person's life.

An argument that is in opposition to the claim.

An account directly from an original or primary source

The arrangement of lines in a poem.

Writing that supports a position and claim about a particular topic. Uses logic & evidence.

"He towered above all and his beard flamed around his face." This is an example of...?

The unifying element of a piece of text.

A short account of a particular incident or event

The intent established by the writer to inform, teach, entertain or persuade.

The intended readers.

Harry Potter, The Lord of the Rings, King Arthur

A conclusion drawn from specific information used to make a broad statement.

"When I was growing up,the 1st thing I wanted to be was a cowboy."What POV does the author use?

The structure of a story.

The voice used by an author to tell/ narrate a story or poem.

Person vs Person, Person vs Self, Person vs Nature

"Barking up the wrong tree." Is an example of what figurative language?

"His eyes, glinting like black beetles.." What figurative language is used?

A personal view, attitude, or appraisal.

Tanya was unmotivated in school & rarely did her work.What inference can you make about Tanya?

A story that illustrates human character traits through animal characters relays a life lesson.

A lesson or principle contained in the text.

A dramatic speech, revealing inner thoughts and feelings, spoken aloud.

An exaggeration or overstatement, ex. "I had to wait forever!"