A figure of speech that uses "like" or "as" to make a direct comparison between two unlike ideas

• What is revealed through the character’s private thoughts and feelings? 

A reference to a well-known person, event, place, literary work, or work of art

The writer's attitude toward his/her subject.

A figure of speech in which something is described as though it were something else, without using "like" or "as"

The act of creating and developing a character directly and indirectly

words in sentences before and after an unknown work that helps the reader discover what the unknown word means

logical conclusions made based on evidence from the text

The main point of a text; usually associated with informational texts

developing a character by stating characteristics in a straight-forward manner.

developing a character through the character's actions, thoughts or words. "showing, not telling"

descriptive language that appeals to the senses (sight, sound, smell, touch, taste)

the study of the origin of words; using stems to determine meaning of a word

common errors in reasoning that will undermine the logic of your argument.

claims that work AGAINST the main claim (the opposing side’s point of view)

1. to prove or argue why the counterclaim is FALSE (your response to the opposing view) 

1. how believable the author is based on logic and evidence

1.  when an author asks people to do something at the end of the text

1. a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one

1. therefore, however

1. a first-hand account, or someone who was present during an event

1. When someone has done research and then reported rather than knowing first-hand or being there.

1. When someone is leaning towards one side or the other

1.  A dramatic exaggeration or overstatement, either for comic effect or to express heightened emotion.

1.    The act of using words or phrases several times for effect.

1.   an incident when the intended meaning of a word is the opposite of what occurs

1.   Expressions that develop in a language, region, community, or class of people that cannot be understood

1.  The repetition of similar consonant sounds within a phrase or sentence

1.  a phrase that consists of two or more contradictory words used together

1.  using a more socially acceptable word or phrase instead of a word or phrase often considered inappropriate

1. the side-by-side placement of two seemingly opposing concepts

1.  The form of language spoken by people in a particular region or group

1.  Clues put into the text to alert the reader of what might happen next in the plot

1.  a conversation between two or more characters (most of the play is written in dialogue)

1. the general atmosphere created by the author’s words. It is the feeling the reader gets from author’s words.

1. figure of speech used to draw a comparison between two subjects over several lines or passages, not just in one line

1. More complex than flat characters, and often display the inconsistencies and internal conflicts found in most real people. They are more fully developed, and therefore are harder to summarize

1.  Embodies one or two qualities, ideas, or traits that can be readily described in a brief summary. They are not psychologically complex characters and therefore are readily accessible to readers

1. Undergoes some kind of change because of the action in the plot (Remember: Dynamic is different later.)

1. the main character in the story. The action of the story revolves around the protagonist and the conflict he or she faces. 

1. the character or force the protagonist struggles against and must overcome. 

1.  Does not change throughout the work, and the reader’s knowledge of that character does not grow (Remember: Static STAYS the same.)

1.   Someone in whom the central character confides, thus revealing the main character’s personality, thoughts and intentions (does not need to be a person)

1. A figure of speech giving human qualities to something nonhuman.

1.  the ideas and emotions associated with a word

1. straightforward dictionary definition

the art of persuasion through speaking or writing

a question to which no answer is expected

speaker, audience, and purpose/subject

Focuses attention on the writer's or speaker's trustworthiness.

to appeal to the audiences' sense of reason or logic

To persuade an audience by purposely evoking certain emotions to make them feel the way the author wants them to feel

ASPCA commercials that use photographs of injured puppies, or sad-looking kittens, and slow, depressing music to emotionally persuade their audience to donate money

using images of celebrities or doctors to advertise a product

Lola bit her pencil and began shaking right before a big test

Karen is bright, energetic, and helpful. 

• includes thoughts, beliefs, values, and motivations. 

• How other characters react around this character

• The first sentence of each body paragraph should be the answer to the prompt or the “claim” that you are making.

1. the ability to break down the elements and/or structures of a text (like lit devices or poetic structures or use of dialogue) and examine those elements individually and examine the connectedness of those elements to each other and the whole text.

• Before you cite your evidence from the text, you must introduce it. 

Example: “The author states,”

• Next, include a DIRECT QUOTE from the text that supports your claim. 

• Last, explain HOW the quote you chose supports the claim. 

• What does it prove? 

• WHY is it important?

• Note syntax below!!

• “Quote” (Author Last Name 12). 

• The text states, “Hiram was walking through the field when he saw his Grandpa” (Crowe 12).

• Here is the quote: 

  “I love baseball.” (Baseball Book by Bob Jones, page 13). 

• 1. A- “I love baseball” (Jones 13). 

  2. B- The author states, “I love baseball” (Jones 13). 

  3. C- The author states, “I love baseball” (Bob 13). 

• Here is the quote: 

  “I knew R.C. was involved” (Mississippi Trial, 1955” by Chris Crowe, page 2)

  1. Hiram shouts, “I knew R.C. was involved” (Crowe 2). 

  2. Hiram shouts, “I knew R.C. was involved.” (Crowe 2) 

  3. Hiram shouts “I knew R.C. was involved” (Crowe 2). 

• An object that represents a complex idea

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