Duplicate of PSSA

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

The structure of a story.

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

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

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

A message, lesson, or main idea contained in the text.

Harry Potter, The Lord of the Rings, King Arthur

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

A written account of another person's life.

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

The arrangement of lines in a poem.

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

The intended readers.

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

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

A personal view, attitude, or appraisal.

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

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

An argument that is in opposition to the claim.

The unifying element of a piece of text.

Person vs Person, Person vs Self, Person vs Nature

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

Details that involve one or more of the five senses.