PSSA Prep

An argument that is in opposition to the claim.

The intended readers.

The arrangement of lines in a poem.

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

A written account of another person's life.

Person vs Person, Person vs Self, Person vs Nature

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

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

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

A short account of a particular incident or event

The unifying element of a piece of text.

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

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

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

A personal view, attitude, or appraisal.

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

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

A lesson or principle contained in the text.

An account directly from an original or primary source

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

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

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

Harry Potter, The Lord of the Rings, King Arthur

The structure of a story.

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

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

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

Details that involve one or more of the five senses.

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

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