Grade 9 Literary Terms Review for Exams

These suggest a positive meaning without delivering a guarantee

A clue or hint about what will happen later in a narrative...

the endorsement of a product by a well-known/famous individual

A text pattern that reveals similarities and differences...

An episode in a narrative which describes an earlier time...

The main element, or area of interest, of a composition.

Ideas, images, entertainments, and products that appeal to large groups of people...

The problem or struggle that a character has to overcome in a story...

The group a designer or creator intends to reach with their work.

The overall impression we get from the words, images, and setting of a narrative...

Combining what you already know with information and clues given by the writer...

The repetition of the same beginning consonant sound in two or more words close together...

The person whose words or thoughts are given in a poem....

The "all knowing" narrative point of view...

The author's reason for creating a work or text...

When there is a difference between what is said and what is actually meant....

visual comparisons of data and information in a bar/pie/line format.

When a reader or audience knows more about a situation than the character

A struggle between opposing forces...

This essay usually wants the reader to take some action about the issue discussed.

An object or action that means something more than its literal meaning...

a figure of speech that uses extreme exaggeration to make a point or show emphasis.

A comic or satirical imitation of a piece of writing by ridiculing its writing style...

Most narratives follow this text pattern...

This essay is a factual account of a real event told in story form.

A play on words suggesting different meanings for words that have the same or similar sounds

Convinces the audience to choose one brand over another

To inform, persuade, entertain, sell

The condition of being uncertain about the outcome of a narrative...

Visuals, fonts, colours, bullets, headings, charts, maps, and graphs are examples of...

Graphics that are used to list items or ideas in a text.

When a piece writing presents only one-side of an argument or story....

Introduces the character, conflict, and setting of a story...

This advertising technique suggests a product is for everyday people...

Poetry that does not follow a specific pattern of rhythm or rhyme.

The author's attitude toward the subject of their writing...

A statement is made and then supported with details and evidence...

A marketing technique that targets the worries and insecurities of consumers...

Assigning human traits to non-humans objects and things...

Musical techniques used in poetry...

When a person (character) has little influence over his/her destiny

The highest of point interest and intensity; a turning point for the main character of story...

A conversation between two or more characters...

Placing things close together or side by side, especially for comparison or contrast.

advertisements that suggests every one is doing it, so you don’t want to be left out.

Language that appeals to one or more of the senses...

This essay presents impressions of persons, places, or experiences with strong images.

This helps readers quickly find all the pages in the text where a given subject is discussed

A difference between what a character or reader expects to happen and what actually happens.

This term refers to the way shapes are arranged.

Drawing attention to something by using visual design elements

Using ordinary people to endorse a product through patriotism, family values, etc.

the idea that a product’s effectiveness is scientifically based

a literary device that creates a relationship based on connections between two ideas.

When there is a difference between what is said and what is actually meant.

The idea that if you purchase a product you will be able to live better than everybody else...

The main idea or main message of piece of writing.

This type of writing always tells a story...

The mark you will make on this exam