EOC Review

An exaggeration

The author’s implied or stated attitude toward the subject matter at hand (how the words sound as you read).

________ _________ : to inform, to persuade, or to enterain

the expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humor

the process by which the personality of a character is revealed by the use of descriptive adjectives, phrases

poem paragraphs

a word that describes a noun or pronoun (heavy, fragile, beautiful)

point of view that uses "he/she/it/they" and has a narrator that only knows one character in depth

a scene in a piece of literature that references a previous place and time

the time and place in which a story occurs

Portraying ideas of magic and fantasy in literature

a word that shows a relationship between two other words in a sentence (ex: the book is above the journals)

Non-human objects that are given human characteristics or actions.

Includes personal opinions, experiences, interpretations, emotions, point of view, and judgments.

Straight-up facts; no use of emotional/persuasive language; free of bias; there is no exaggeration of information.

The author explains one or more reasons why something happened or what resulted from an event.

an object in literature that represents something of a deeper meaning

words meaning exactly as they are stated; no interpretation needed

point of view that uses "you" and is typically found in directions

Words that represent sounds.

This is the guiding statement of your essay. This is your argument, or the point that you are trying to make.

A reference to a well known person or event that makes a comparison

point of view that uses "I/me/us/we" and is typically found in journal entries

the use of descriptive language to create an impression using the 5 senses

Visual descriptions in literature that enhance a story for the reader

how an author organizes a text; framework that the text is built on; how the author organizes the ideas/relationships

The author provides details, characteristics, or examples of a topic to create a mental picture for the reader.

the implied meaning of a word; what you associate with the word

a word that shows action or existence

The author explores how two or more things are alike and/or how the are different.

Portraying everyday life circumstances and situations is a form of ______ in literature.

the process by which the personality of a character is revealed through the character's speech, actions, appearance

Authors may use ethos, pathos, and logos when MOSTLY trying to __________ their audience:

When several types of sources or texts are incorporated into one.

the events that make up a storyline

The author presents steps in a process or a series of events in the order in which they occurred in time.

a figure of speech where contradictory terms appear next to each other (ex: jumbo shrimp)

Author provides several facts/data on a topic to help readers learn about the topic/understand topic on a deeper level.

is the central message of the story

In literature, this is a warning, or hint of what is to come:

Repetition of sound - sometimes sounds poetic

Author is trying to convince the reader to believe, support, purchase, or complete a task.

a comparison of two things- when one thing IS another

According to MLA standards, which piece of evidence is cited correctly?

The climate of feeling the author delivers to the audience through setting, details, images, etc.

a literary element that involves a struggle between two opposing forces – usually the protagonist and an antagonist

LITERATURE IN WHICH WORDS ARE CAREFULLY CHOSEN/ARRANGED TO CREATE CERTAIN EFFECTS;USES IMAGERY/FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE

a word that describes a verb, adjective, or adverb (quickly, slowly, loudly)

a person, place, or object in a sentence

The author identifies a problem and offers one or more solutions to the problem.

the dictionary definition of a word

The author is writing for the reader’s enjoyment. The author wants to amuse you, the reader.

similar sounding words

an author's choice of words; formal or informal

point of view that uses "he/she/it/they" and has an all-knowing narrator (narrator knows all characters' feelings)

the pattern of a poem; is created by the last word of each line of a poem

an exclamation that isn't grammatically connected to the rest of the sentence (ouch! wow!)

A comparison of two things using “like” or “as”.

The repetition of similar beginning consonant sounds that creates a rhythm.

a word that joins phrases, clauses, and words (FANBOYS)

a word that takes the place of a noun (she, he, it)