English II Terms

What is the definition of theme in literature?

• The overall message about society or humanity conveyed by a literary work.

• The physical setting of a literary work.

• The sequence of events in a literary work.

• The main character in a literary work.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which literary term refers to the perspective from which a story is told?

• narrative style

• character development

• point of view

• plot structure

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What are ethos, pathos, and logos?

• Ethos, pathos, and logos are three persuasive appeals used in rhetoric.

• Ethos, pathos, and logos are three types of logical fallacies.

• Ethos, pathos, and logos are three types of rhetorical devices used in poetry.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the term for the emotional appeal used in persuasive writing or speech?

• pathos

• kairos

• logos

• ethos

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the term for the logical appeal used in persuasive writing or speech?

• ethos

• pathos

• kairos

• logos

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the term for the ethical appeal used in persuasive writing or speech?

• ethos

• mythos

• logos

• pathos

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which term refers to an author's attitude about their subject?

• mood

• tone

• rhetoric

• purpose

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

What is how the reader (you) feels about the subject?

• mood

• tone

• 1st person

• personification

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4