a type of writing that uses humor to criticize/pointout problems in society

a single row of words in a poem

What is the organizational pattern of a text?

the way a text is structured, like cause and effect or sequence

a claim or opinion supported by reasons and evidence

What is a non-linear plot?

a story told out of order, using flashbacks or jumps in time

What is a character foil?

a character who is very different from another to highlight their traits

What is verbal irony?

When a speaker says something but means the opposite

What is situational irony?

When the opposite of what is expected happens in a situation

a speech where a character talks to themselves to share their thoughts

What is a linear plot?

a story told in the order events happen, from beginning to end

What is sensory language?

words that describe how something looks, sounds, smells, feels

What are reliable sources?

trustworthy places to get accurate information

when a story goes back to an earlier time to show something important

What is intended audience?

the people the writer or speaker wants to reach

What is a subheading?

a smaller title under the main title that tells what the text is about

What is text structure?

the way a text is organized or put together

the most important point or message in a text

the exact words someone said or wrote

What is dramatic irony?

When the audience knows something that the characters do not

What is the message of a text?

the main idea or lesson the author wants to share

the words characters say to each other

What is point of view?

the perspective from which a story is told

What is logical order?

putting things in a way that makes sense

a group of lines in a poem, like a paragraph

the time and place where a story happens

a true story somone writes about their own life experiences

What is a controlling idea?

the big idea that guides a piece of writing

a comparison that shows how two things are similar

the main idea of an essay or argument

the writer's main idea or argument

when something stands for or represents a bigger idea

the feeling or atmosphere a text creates for the reader

What is juxtaposition?

two things placed close together for comparison or interesting effect

a piece of writing that gives information

the big idea or message in a story

the person or voice telling the story

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1
What is satire?
use of detailed descriptions to evoke an emotional response
a genre of writing focused only on romantic relationships
a type of formal poetry with a strict rhyme scheme
a type of writing that uses humor to criticize/pointout problems in society
2
What is a line?
the space between two stanzas in a poem.
the title of the poem
the rhyme scheme pattern used throughout the poem
a single row of words in a poem
3
What is the organizational pattern of a text?
refers to the author's writing style and tone
the way a text is structured, like cause and effect or sequence
the chronological sequence of the author's life
the type of language or vocabulary used throughout the text
4
What is an argument?
the setting and background information in a story
a disagreement or fight between two characters in a narrative
a detailed description of a character's personality
a claim or opinion supported by reasons and evidence
5
What is a non-linear plot?
a story told out of order, using flashbacks or jumps in time
a plot that only includes one event happening throughout the entire story
a story that follows a single character's thoughts without any changes in
a story where events occur in a strict, chronological order
6
What is a character foil?
a character who always agrees with the protagonist
a character who plays a minor role with no significant impact on the plot
a character who is very different from another to highlight their traits
a character who is always the antagonist in the story
7
What is verbal irony?
When the setting of a story contributes to its overall theme
When a speaker says something but means the opposite
When an action contradicts what is expected
When a character in a story expects one outcome, but a different one occurs
8
What is situational irony?
When a character's actions contradict their true feelings
When a character says something but means the opposite
When the audience knows something that the characters do not
When the opposite of what is expected happens in a situation
9
What is a soliloquy?
a type of formal speech given by a character to another character
a conversation between two or more characters in a play
a speech where a character talks to themselves to share their thoughts
a scene in which a character acts out a physical struggle or battle
10
What is a linear plot?
a story told in the order events happen, from beginning to end
a plot where the events occur in a circular or repetitive pattern
a story that jumps back and forth in time without a clear sequence
a story that focuses on the inner thoughts and feelings of one character
11
What is sensory language?
the technique of using rhyme and rhythm in poetry
words that describe how something looks, sounds, smells, feels
the use of formal vocabulary and complex sentence structures
the repetition of words for emphasis in a text
12
What are reliable sources?
any websites that you find on social media platforms
books or articles that only express personal opinions
trustworthy places to get accurate information
newspapers or websites that often include rumors and unverified informatio
13
What is a flashback?
when a story goes back to an earlier time to show something important
a scene in a story that takes place before the current events
a type of dream sequence where the character imagines different scenarios
when a character looks into the future and imagines what happen next
14
What is intended audience?
the main character of a story
the sequence of events that occur in a narrative
the specific style of writing used in a text
the people the writer or speaker wants to reach
15
What is a subheading?
the title of the entire article or text
the main character's name in a story
a smaller title under the main title that tells what the text is about
a long paragraph summarizing the text's conclusion
16
What is text structure?
the way a text is organized or put together
the specific words and phrases used by the author to create imagery
the moral or lesson learned from a story
the emotional tone of a text
17
What is a key idea?
the detailed description of each character's backstory
the chronological order in which events happen in the plot
the most important point or message in a text
the specific vocabulary used throughout the text
18
What is a quotation?
a fictional character's thoughts written in italics
a personal opinion or analysis of a text
a brief summary of a text's main ideas
the exact words someone said or wrote
19
What is dramatic irony?
When a character’s actions contradict their true feelings
When a character says something but means the opposite
When the opposite of what is expected happens in a situation
When the audience knows something that the characters do not
20
What is the message of a text?
the sequence of events that happens in the plot
the exact number of words used in a text
refers only to the setting and characters of a story
the main idea or lesson the author wants to share
21
What is dialogue?
the words characters say to each other
the narrator's internal thoughts and feelings expressed in the text
the description of the setting and background in a story
the events that happen in the plot of a story
22
What is point of view?
the chronological order in which events happen in a story
the perspective from which a story is told
the detailed description of the setting and characters in a story
the emotional tone or mood of a text
23
What is logical order?
putting things in a way that makes sense
the emotional tone or mood of a text
the random arrangement of events in a story
the order in which characters are introduced in a narrative
24
What is a stanza?
a group of lines in a poem, like a paragraph
a type of punctuation used at the end of a sentence
a character's internal monologue in a poem
the central theme or message of a poem
25
What is setting?
Setting is the sequence of events that occur in a story
Setting is the internal thoughts and emotions of a character
Setting is the main conflict that drives the plot of a story
the time and place where a story happens
26
What is a memoir?
a collection of poems written by the author
a detailed analysis of a historical event or period
a true story somone writes about their own life experiences
a fictional story that focuses on imaginary characters and events
27
What is a main idea?
what the text is mostly about
the setting or location where the story takes place
a list of all the characters in the text
the sequence of events that happen in the plot
28
What is a controlling idea?
the title of the text
the setting or location where the story takes place
the big idea that guides a piece of writing
a minor detail or background information within the text
29
What is an analogy?
a type of rhyme used in poetry
a specific character trait that defines a protagonist
a comparison between two things based on their similar sounds
a comparison that shows how two things are similar
30
What is a thesis?
the specific words and phrases used by the author to create imagery
the emotional tone of a text
the moral or lesson learned from a story
the main idea of an essay or argument
31
What is a claim?
a detailed description of a character's appearance in a story
a summary of the plot events in a narrative
a rhetorical question used to provoke thought or debate
the writer's main idea or argument
32
What is symbolism?
the literal meaning of the words used in a story
a type of rhyme or pattern in poetry
when something stands for or represents a bigger idea
the chronological sequence of events in a narrative
33
What is mood?
the time and place in which a story or poem is set
the specific events that happen in the plot of the story
the main character’s internal conflict throughout the story
the feeling or atmosphere a text creates for the reader
34
What is juxtaposition?
two things placed close together for comparison or interesting effect
the process of creating a rhyme scheme in poetry
the chronological order of events in a story
the repetition of words or phrases to create emphasis
35
What is an article?
a type of short story with fictional characters
a piece of writing that gives information
a collection of poems written by different authors
a visual presentation of graphs and charts without any written content
36
What is theme?
the big idea or message in a story
the main character's personality traits
the sequence of events that occur in a story
the physical setting where the story takes place
37
What is a narrator?
the sequence of events in a story
the setting or location where the story takes place
the main character in the story
the person or voice telling the story

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