Duplicate of PSSA

Harry Potter, The Lord of the Rings, King Arthur

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

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

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

An account directly from an original person or account

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

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

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

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 unifying element of a piece of text.

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

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

A written account of another person's life.

The arrangement of lines in a poem.

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

A short account of a particular incident or event

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

An argument that is in opposition to the claim.

The intended readers.

A lesson or principle contained in the text.

A personal view, attitude, or appraisal.

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

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

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

The structure of a story.

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

Person vs Person, Person vs Self, Person vs Nature

Details that involve one or more of the five senses.

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