PSSA ELA Prep

An account directly from an original or primary source

An argument that is in opposition to the claim.

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

Details that involve one or more of the five senses.

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

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 arrangement of lines in a poem.

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

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

A written account of another person's life.

The structure of a story.

Harry Potter, The Lord of the Rings, King Arthur

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

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

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

The intended readers.

A personal view, attitude, or appraisal.

Person vs Person, Person vs Self, Person vs Nature

The unifying element of a piece of text.

A lesson or principle contained in the text.

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

A short account of a particular incident or event

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

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

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

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

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

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

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