Duplicate of PSSA

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

Harry Potter, The Lord of the Rings, King Arthur

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

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

The intended readers.

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

The structure of a story.

Details that involve one or more of the five senses.

The unifying element of a piece of text.

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

An account directly from an original or primary source

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

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

A written account of another person's life.

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

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

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

An argument that is in opposition to the claim.

Person vs Person, Person vs Self, Person vs Nature

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

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

A lesson or principle contained in the text.

A short account of a particular incident or event

The arrangement of lines in a poem.

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

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

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

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

A personal view, attitude, or appraisal.

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