Duplicate of PSSA

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

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

The arrangement of lines in a poem.

A short account of a particular incident or event

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.

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

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

Details that involve one or more of the five senses.

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

Person vs Person, Person vs Self, Person vs Nature

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

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

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

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

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

A written account of another person's life.

A lesson or principle contained in the text.

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

An account directly from an original or primary source

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

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

An argument that is in opposition to the claim.

The unifying element of a piece of text.

The intended readers.

The structure of a story.

A personal view, attitude, or appraisal.

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

Harry Potter, The Lord of the Rings, King Arthur

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