Duplicate of PSSA

An argument that is in opposition to the claim.

The structure of a story.

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

The arrangement of lines in a poem.

A lesson or principle contained in the text.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

The intended readers.

The unifying element of a piece of text.

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

A personal view, attitude, or appraisal.

Harry Potter, The Lord of the Rings, King Arthur

Details that involve one or more of the five senses.