Lit Terms Review and General Classroom Knowledge

Type of literature: essay, poetry, short story, novel, drama

Many tasks are "write to learn" so they may or may not be collected; many of these tasks will be optional.

Arrangement of words in a sentence

Figure of speech which uses exaggeration for effect

According to the syllabus, Honors English II emphasizes analysis writing, argument writing, and grammar practice.

Recurring element or idea in a work of fiction, could be part of a larger theme

 Type of questions asked for effect, not expected to be answered because the answer is obvious

Irony that is opposite of what one expects to happen

Content, structure, and style of writing. Also, the skill of using persuasive language clearly and appealingly.

Which of the following is NOT an official category in the gradebook?

If you find grading error, you do any of the following EXCEPT:

Cheating results in which of the following?

When you get to class, what should you do right away?

A figure of speech; words that sound like what they mean: boom, zip

The characteristic way in which a writer uses language

When a character faces a problem or obstacle that prevents them from achieving their goal

Type of irony where audience or readers know something the character does not

Person place or thing that stands for something larger than itself

Time and place (or when and where) of the story

Which of the following are NOT accepted for late credit at all?

A dramatic convention where a character speaks to himself or the audience, but is not heard by other characters on stage

Use of language that specifically appeals to the senses

 Literary form that uses humor to criticize or scorn its subject

Tragic flaw of pride or arrogance that causes downfall of a hero

How many years has Mrs. Stoll been teaching at Mason?

Any time the author uses details to teach us about a person, either directly or indirectly