Language Arts Review

Character type that occurs frequently in literature and mythology

The point of view where a narrator is part of the story and telling the story about him/herself

Which type of irony? A huge circus man is called Minnie Mouse.

Giving human qualities or attributions to something not human.

Appears at the beginning of an essay to convince your audience to read your essay

A reason that explains a character's thoughts, feelings, actions, or speech.

Appears as the last sentence in the introduction of your essay

The writer's attitude toward his/her audience and subject.

There may be several text structures in a text. To determine the main text structure, first...

To describe something in precise or vivid detail.

When a writer reads several articles and then puts the ideas in both articles to write an essay

A text structure with the following transition words: similarly, in a different way, although

Hints in the text before or after a word appears to help the reader understand the word.

A figure of speech where a comparison between two things are made without using 'like' or 'as'

When a writer leans toward one side or belief about a topic and does not present both sides

A character who undergoes a change throughout a narrative due to the conflict he encounters

Why would an author ask his/her audience a question?

The point in a narrative that is the turning point and followed immediately by the resolution

President Trump is the best president of the 20th century.

To judge the value or worth

To explain using images that appeal to the five senses

Which type of irony? A pro skateboarder does a simple trick to show to beginners and falls.

Text structure that uses transition words such as: next, then, last, finally, first

"If you don't purchase this life insurance, how will your family survive?"

Text structure that uses transition words such as: if, then, as a result, therefore, because

To avoid plagiarism...

The credibility of an author:

"Let freedom ring from the mighty mountains", "Let freedom ring from the prodigious hilltops"

An argumentative essay is different from a persuasive essay because an argumentative essay...

Words and ideas that trigger an emotional response from the audience

"As your father, I want what's best for you. You need to listen to me."

A concrete object that represents an abstract idea or feeling.

When writing an essay, an author needs to first determine the...

The central message of a literary work. It is a general statement about life.

A reference to a well-known (historical or fictional) person, place, event

A statement that can be verified as true.

The problem that a narrative revolves around.

When consonant sounds are repeated at the beginning of words

A pattern where the hero leaves his ordinary world and enters the unknown world to complete the

"Five score years ago, a great American, in whose symbolic shadow we stand today..."

The way an audience feels while reading or listening is called...

A complex character who shows both positive and negative character traits

Words used to describe how something feels, tastes, smells, looks, or sounds

Powerful words in an essay help to...

The feeling associated with a word

A type of figurative language that is a deliberate & obvious exaggeration used to make a point

When a character has a problem with rules or laws

Qualities, attitudes, or aspects of a character

The fine points that helps to explain or prove claims that are made are called...

A paragraph of poetry

Type of irony: Juliet believes Romeo is dead, but the audience knows he isn't dead.

Brief narrative that focuses on a particular event

Helps reader to understand how ideas in an essay are related & gives hints to text structure

Becca walked to school in misery. She was afraid he might never ask her out.

The main point or purpose of text

How a text is organized is called...

Persuasive techniques include methods directed toward ___, ___, & ___.

The ending of words sound the same.

A text structure that shows the audience how a situation could be resolved.

A comparison of two different things that are similar in some way.

Brian knew he should ask Becca out soon. Becca doubted he would, and wished he would text her.

To examine elements of text, determine how the elements are related, & show in a different way

A flood wipes out a protagonist's home and she has to scramble for her and her cat's safety.

The apple never falls far from a tree.

Cigarette smoke contains over 4,800 chemicals, 69 of which are know to cause cancer."

A character trait can be inferred by using evidence from:

To do well on any test you must...

The archetype who trains and guides the hero, may give gifts and advice.

Words or ideas that include logical facts and information to convince an audience

Eighth graders are minions.