PSSA

An argument that is in opposition to the claim.

The structure of a story.

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

The intended readers.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A short account of a particular incident or event

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

An account directly from an original or primary source

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

Details that involve one or more of the five senses.

Person vs Person, Person vs Self, Person vs Nature

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

A written account of another person's life.

A personal view, attitude, or appraisal.

The unifying element of a piece of text.

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

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

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

A lesson or principle contained in the text.

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

The arrangement of lines in a poem.

Harry Potter, The Lord of the Rings, King Arthur