Duplicate of PSSA

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

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

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

The structure of a story.

A personal view, attitude, or appraisal.

An account directly from an original or primary source

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

A lesson or principle contained in the text.

Person vs Person, Person vs Self, Person vs Nature

The unifying element of a piece of text.

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

"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?

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

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

Harry Potter, The Lord of the Rings, King Arthur

Details that involve one or more of the five senses.

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

An argument that is in opposition to the claim.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A short account of a particular incident or event

The intended readers.

A written account of another person's life.

The arrangement of lines in a poem.