Duplicate of PSSA

A written account of another person's life.

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

A personal view, attitude, or appraisal.

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

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

The arrangement of lines in a poem.

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

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

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

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

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

An argument that is in opposition to the claim.

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

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

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

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

A lesson or principle contained in the text.

An account directly from an original or primary source

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

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

A short account of a particular incident or event

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

The structure of a story.

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

Harry Potter, The Lord of the Rings, King Arthur

The intended readers.

Person vs Person, Person vs Self, Person vs Nature

The unifying element of a piece of text.