main point of the essay; found at the end of introduction

techniques used in persuasive writing and speaking

using a false line of logic

an appeal that uses emotion to convince the audience

telling of events in order of time / in order that they happened

argument against the main thesis

Maintaining a point of view that is professional towards subject

an author’s word choice

challenge for future effort; found in the conclusion of essay

Non-prose writing that has no rhyme or meter

The literal, dictionary definition of a word

The “extra meaning” or feelings associated with a word

Feeling of uncertainty or curiosity about the outcome of events in a story

Typical example of a person; recurrent symbol or theme (like Odysseus as hero)

The main character in a story

The force against the main character in a story

A type or division of literature (drama, poetry, autobiography, etc.)

Author’s attitude toward the subject matter

Feeling the reader experiences as a result of the literary work

Her eyes twinkled like diamonds.

Swish! The ball went through the net. Boom! The crowd erupted in cheers.

This room is a pig sty!

An icy chill tapped him on his shoulder.

“What do you call a cow asleep on the grass? Ground beef!”

I am so thirsty I could drink Lake Michigan.

Mumbling Minnie missed the memo.

A character that is not very complex, has only one or two dominant features is said to be

Using words that appeal to the senses is called

Indirect references to other works of art (such as the song lyric, “What if I were Romeo in black jeans?”) are called

Perspective from which story is told (for example, first person in Night)

Expression that doesn’t mean exactly what the words say and may only make sense in one

country or language; example: It’s raining cats and dogs.

Clues or hints of future events given to the reader before they happen; helps to build

suspense.

Ending at a heightened moment of suspense (especially at end of a chapter in a book).

Highest point of plot diagram; turning point in the events of a story or conflict.

Reason the author is writing (to persuade, inform, entertain, etc.)

Series of events that create a story. Can be analyzed in a diagram.

Contrast between what is expected and reality. Can be verbal, dramatic, or situational.

Traditional story that explains the creation of something, a natural phenomenon, etc.

Fourteen line poem that frequently uses iambic pentameter and a specific rhyme scheme

Main idea of a work of literature; can be one word, but author is usually trying to make a

statement about life that the reader can learn.

Character who stays the same throughout the story; no personality change.

Struggle between two forces in a story. Can be external or internal.

Scene that interrupts the normal plot timing to show a past event

Character who changes from the beginning of story to the end.

I can’t wait to watch the college football playoff games___ however ___ I hope Notre Dame doesn’t get killed.

Which punctuation marks need to be inserted above?

If you want to do well on the EOC, you should study your terms and get a good night’s rest.

What is the dependent clause in the above sentence?

A phrase like “cold burn” or “cruelly kind” is considered a(n)

Complete the following to make it parallel: She ran down the hall, through the doorway, ___

Identify the run on from the options below.

What's NHS' #1 rule for EOC testing?

What's Ms. Bassett's motto on the test?

NEVER DO WHAT?

What score will you get on the EOC?

How to do well on the multiple choice

Argumentative essays always must have a _____.

Narrative must have: