PSSA ELA Review

Details that involve one or more of the five senses.

A written account of another person's life.

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

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

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

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

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

The unifying element of a piece of text.

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

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

The intended readers.

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

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

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

A lesson or principle contained in the text.

A personal view, attitude, or appraisal.

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

Person vs Person, Person vs Self, Person vs Nature

The arrangement of lines in a poem.

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

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

An argument that is in opposition to the claim.

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

Harry Potter, The Lord of the Rings, King Arthur

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

The structure of a story.

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

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

A short account of a particular incident or event

An account directly from an original or primary source