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Section 1
(50 cards)
third person
narrator does not participate in the action of the story as one the the characters, but lets us know exactly how the characters feel. We learn about the characters through this outside voice
logos
an appeal to logic, and is a way of persuading an audience by reason
ICE is...
Introduce, Cite, Expand & Explain
specific/supporting details
facts, statistics, statements or information used to clarify, illuminate, explain, describe, expand and illustrate the central(main) idea
meaning
what is meant by a word, text, concept, or action
central idea
is the unifying element of the story, which ties together all of the other elements of fiction used by the author to tell the story or present an informational text
theme
the subject of a talk, a piece of writing, a person's thoughts, or an exhibition; a topic
structure
how the information within a written text is organized
assonance
repetition of vowel sounds in a series of words
ethos
an appeal to ethics, and it is a means of convincing someone of the character or credibility of the persuader
PTA is...
Purpose, Task, Audience
narrative poem
tells a story - has characters, setting, and plot
support
material assistance that helps back up your claim
chapter
a main division of a book, typically with a number or title
viewpoint
the way the author allows you to see and hear what's going on
author's choice
The style in writing can be defined as the way a writer writes and it is the technique which an individual author uses in his writing. It varies from author to author and depends upon one's syntax, word choice, and tone
theme
the central message or insight revealed through a literary work.
impact
have a strong effect on someone or something
aphorism
a principle or an opinion that is generally understood to be a universal truth; wise sayings and maxims aimed at imparting sense and wisdom
voice
voice is the distinctive style or manner of expression of an author or of a character in a book
pathos
an appeal to emotion, and is a way of convincing an audience of an argument by creating an emotional response
infer
deduce or conclude (information) from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements
complex characters
dynamic character or a round character; character displays the following characteristics: 1. He or she undergoes an important change as the plot unfolds. 2. The changes he or she experiences occur because of his or her actions or experiences in the story
extended metaphor
poet builds single analogy at length (Scaffolding)
tone
the attitude a writer takes towards a subject or character: serious, humorous, sarcastic, ironic, satirical, tongue-in-cheek, solemn, objective
rhetoric
the art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing, especially the use of figures of speech and other compositional techniques
sonnet
a lyrical poem of fourteen lines following one or another of several set rhyme schemes
tone
the general character or attitude of a place, piece of writing, situation, etc
claim
a statement essentially arguable but used as a primary point to support or prove an argument
cite
quote (a passage, book, or author) as evidence for or justification of an argument or statement, especially in a scholarly work
events
make up a story or the main part of a story. These _________ relate to each other in a pattern or a sequence. The structure of a novel depends on the organization of __________ in the plot of the story.
inference
a conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning
character motivation
a reason behind a character's specific action or behavior: intrinsic (internal) or extrinsic (external)
PIE is..
Persuade, Inform, Entertain
plot
the main events of a play, novel, movie, or similar work, devised and presented by the writer as an interrelated sequence
purpose
the reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists
first person
the narrator is a character in the story and refers to himself using first-person pronouns (I, me, my, mine, we, our, ours, us)
textual evidence
ideas or evidence from the text to support a claim
idea
a thought or suggestion as to a possible course of action
point of view
(in fictional writing) the narrator's position in relation to the story being told; the position from which something or someone is observed
homophone
a word pronounced that same as another but differing in meaning whether spelled that same way or not; ex. heir & air
word choice
refers to a writer's selection of words as determined by a number of factors, including meaning (both denotative and connotative), specificity, level of diction, tone, and audience
second person
uses the word "you"
The PTA needs some PIE with ICE and PEELs.
Purpose, Task, Audience Persuade, Inform, Entertain Introduce, Cite, Expand & Explain PEEL Paragraph: Point Explanation Evidence Link
objective summary
a brief account of a text's central points, themes, or main ideas that shows no bias, opinion, or emotion
paragraph
a distinct section of a piece of writing, usually dealing with a single theme and indicated by a new line, indentation, or numbering
flashback
a scene in a movie, novel, etc., set in a time earlier than the main story
tension
mental or emotional strain; evokes positive or negative emotions
consonance
repetition of constant sounds in words; ex. "Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers..."
sentence
a set of words that is complete in itself, typically containing a subject and predicate, conveying a statement, question, exclamation, or command, and consisting of a main clause and sometimes one or more subordinate clauses
Section 2
(50 cards)
end rhyme
occurs at the end of lines of poetry
metaphor
kind of expression used in speech and writing to compare things that aren't really alike. Metaphors DON'T use the words "like" or "as"
satire
a form of writing that ridicules or scorns people, practices, or institutions in order to expose their failings.
indirect characterization
the reader must infer what a character is like; the text provides clues through the character's words, thoughts, or actions or through other character's words, thoughts, or actions, but there is no evaluation or explanation from a narrator.
second person point of view
The narrator tells the story using the pronouns "You", "Your," and "Yours" to address a reader or listener directly.
slant rhyme
when words have similar but not identical sounds
political drama
play with a political component, advocating a certain point of view
monologue
long speech by one character's thoughts and feelings.
frame narrative
a story told within a story; a narrator often relates the story
modern drama
explores themes of alienation and disconnectedness
chronological
arranged in the order of time
connotation
the emotional associations that a word calls to mind
foreshadowing
use of clues in a story to hint at events to come
syntax
the order in which words are placed
direct characterization
the reader is told what a character is like; a speaker or narrator describes what he or she thinks about a character.
dialogue
conversation between characters
genre
a specific type of writing or literature; each has a particular style, form, and content.
rhyme
Repetition of sounds at the END of words.
Third-person omniscient
a speaker outside the action narrates the events. Not only tells what happens, but interpret events and describe the thoughts and feelings of any character.
dynamic character
A character who grows, learns, or changes as a result of the story's action (round character)
exposition
the part of a novel or play that introduces, setting, situation, characters
idiom
expressions that don't mean what the words say
epistolary novel
written in the form of letters, diary/journal entries, postcards, or emails
hyperbole
A figure of speech that uses exaggeration to express strong emotion, make a point, or evoke humor
internal rhyme
occurs within lines of poetry
rhyme scheme
pattern of end rhymes in a poem
third person point of view
A story where the narrator is not a character and the author reveals only a single character's thoughts and feelings by using pronouns such as he, she, it, they, and them. The person telling the story is on the "outside" looking in.
static character
A character that does not change from the beginning of the story to the end (flat character)
personification
A figure of speech in which an object or animal is given human feelings, thoughts, or attitudes
diction
word choice
dramatic conventions
rules that actor and audiences observe during a play (example: audience knows to become quiet once the lights dim)
characterization
the process by which the writer reveals the personality, physical, emotional, and psychological attributes of a character
symbol
anything that REPRESENTS SOMETHING ELSE (example: a dove is a ________ for peace)
verbal irony (sarcasm)
speaker's intended central idea is far different from the usual meaning of the words
allusion
a reference to someone or something that is known from history, literature, religion, politics, sports, science, or some other branch of culture
external conflict
a struggle between a character and an outside force is an external conflict
structure
unifying pattern or plot structure
dramatic irony
situations in which the audience knows more than the character onstage
first person point of view
Told from the viewpoint of one of the characters using the pronouns "I" and We"
rhythm
the pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables
alliteration
Repetition of consonant sounds
imagery
a set of mental pictures or images used to create vivid descriptions in writing or speaking
rhetoric
language choices and techniques used to communicate perspective and to modify the perspectives of others
appendix
supplementary material at the end of a book, article, document
repetition
the use of a sound, word, phrase, clause, or sentence MORE THAN ONCE
parable
a brief and often simple narrative that illustrates a moral or religious lesson
flashback
use of scenes in a story that interrupt the sequence of events to reveal past occurences
simile
A comparison of two unlike things using the words "like" or "as"
Third-person limited
a speaker outside the action narrates the events using the third-person pronouns he, she, and they. The narrator tells the events from the perspective of one specific character, focusing on this character's thoughts and feelings.
sensory details
details that appeal to the 5 SENSES (sight, sound, hearing, taste, touch)
Section 3
(50 cards)
paradox
a statement in which there is an apparent contradiction which is actually true
Personification
The wind whispered through dry grass.
euphemism
a mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing
logos
an appeal to logic, and is a way of persuading an audience by reason
events
make up a story or the main part of a story. These _________ relate to each other in a pattern or a sequence. The structure of a novel depends on the organization of __________ in the plot of the story.
tension
mental or emotional strain; evokes positive or negative emotions
impact
have a strong effect on someone or something
inference
a conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning
cite
quote (a passage, book, or author) as evidence for or justification of an argument or statement, especially in a scholarly work
Personification
Time and tide waits for none.
meaning
what is meant by a word, text, concept, or action
allegory
a story or visual image wiht a second distinct meaning partially hidden behind its literable or visible meaning
point of view
(in fictional writing) the narrator's position in relation to the story being told; the position from which something or someone is observed
social commentary
the author gives their own opinion, interpretaiton, and insight on social issues or injustice
ICE is...
Introduce, Cite, Expand & Explain
commentary
the author gives their own opinion, interpretaiton, and insight
political commentary
the author gives their own opinion, interpretaiton, and insight on current political events
chapter
a main division of a book, typically with a number or title
textual evidence
ideas or evidence from the text to support a claim
central idea
is the unifying element of the story, which ties together all of the other elements of fiction used by the author to tell the story or present an informational text
PTA is...
Purpose, Task, Audience
ethos
an appeal to ethics, and it is a means of convincing someone of the character or credibility of the persuader
claim
a statement essentially arguable but used as a primary point to support or prove an argument
purpose
the reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists
complex characters
dynamic character or a round character; character displays the following characteristics: 1. He or she undergoes an important change as the plot unfolds. 2. The changes he or she experiences occur because of his or her actions or experiences in the story
cliche
an overused expression that has lost its intended force or novelty.
understatement
the presentation of something as being smaller, worse, or less important than it actually is
denotation
dictionary definition
author's choice
The style in writing can be defined as the way a writer writes and it is the technique which an individual author uses in his writing. It varies from author to author and depends upon one's syntax, word choice, and tone
pathos
an appeal to emotion, and is a way of convincing an audience of an argument by creating an emotional response
Personification
Look at my car. She is a beauty, isn't it so?
plot
the main events of a play, novel, movie, or similar work, devised and presented by the writer as an interrelated sequence
free verse
poem does not follow any rules. Their creation is completely in the hands of the author. Rhyming, syllable count, punctuation, number of lines, number of stanzas, and line formation can be done however the author wants in order to convey the idea.
paraphrasing
using someone else's ideas and expressing those ideas in your own words
objective summary
a brief account of a text's central points, themes, or main ideas that shows no bias, opinion, or emotion
specific/supporting details
facts, statistics, statements or information used to clarify, illuminate, explain, describe, expand and illustrate the central(main) idea
support
material assistance that helps back up your claim
parallelism
repetition of similar parts of a sentence or of several sentences to show that phrases or sentences are of equal importance
juxtaposition
is the overlapping or mixing of opposite or different situations, characters, settings, moods, or points of view in order to clarify meaning, purpose, or character, or to heighten certain moods, especially humour, horror, and suspense
word choice
refers to a writer's selection of words as determined by a number of factors, including meaning (both denotative and connotative), specificity, level of diction, tone, and audience
double meaning
a word or phrase that is open to more than one interpretation
infer
deduce or conclude (information) from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements
analogy
a comparison; can be more extensive that a simile
The PTA needs some PIE with ICE and PEELs.
Purpose, Task, Audience Persuade, Inform, Entertain Introduce, Cite, Expand & Explain PEEL Paragraph: Point Explanation Evidence Link
character motivation
a reason behind a character's specific action or behavior: intrinsic (internal) or extrinsic (external)
sentence
a set of words that is complete in itself, typically containing a subject and predicate, conveying a statement, question, exclamation, or command, and consisting of a main clause and sometimes one or more subordinate clauses
paragraph
a distinct section of a piece of writing, usually dealing with a single theme and indicated by a new line, indentation, or numbering
PIE is..
Persuade, Inform, Entertain
Personification
The flowers danced in the gentle breeze.
idea
a thought or suggestion as to a possible course of action
Section 4
(50 cards)
Onomatopoeia
The sack fell into the river with a splash.
Hyperbole
I am dying of shame.
Irony
I posted a video on YouTube about how boring and useless YouTube is
Cliche
They all lived happily ever after.
Hyperbole
I am trying to solve a million issues these days.
Metaphor
"All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players."
Simile
"I wandered lonely as a cloud that floats on high o'er vales and hills."
Analogy
Just as a sword is the weapon of a warrior, a pen is the weapon of a writer.
Alliteration
A big bully beats a baby boy.
Cliche
Waking up on the wrong side of the bed
Alliteration
Bed Bath & Beyond
Oxymoron
Awfully pretty
Idiom
"Every cloud has its silver lining but it is sometimes a little difficult to get it to the mint."
Hyperbole
My grandmother is as old as the hills.
Oxymoron
Original copies
Alliteration
But a better butter makes a batter better
Cliche
"Happy Birthday!"
Idiom
If we play our cards right, we may be able to find out when those whales are being released.
Metaphor
My brother was boiling mad.
Simile
You are as annoying as nails on a chalkboard.
Oxymoron
Open secret
Personification
The fire swallowed the entire forest.
Alliteration
"The fair breeze blew, the white foam flew, The furrow followed free; We were the first that ever burst Into that silent sea."
Simile
The water well was as dry as a bone.
Simile
Life is like a race. The one who keeps running wins the race and the one who stops to catch a breath loses.
Analogy
Just as a caterpillar comes out of its cocoon, so we must come out of our comfort zone.
Idiom
Go through the motions
Oxymoron
Liquid gas
Cliche
in the nick of time
Oxymoron
Seriously funny
Alliteration
Curiosity Killed the Cat
Oxymoron
Foolish wisdom
Metaphor
Life is a journey.
Idiom
Tickled Pink
Onomatopoeia
The starter gun with off with a bang at the beginning of the race.
Idiom
Ahead of the curve
Onomatopoeia
The books fell on the table with a loud thump.
Onomatopoeia
The buzzing bee flew away.
Analogy
How a doctor diagnoses diseases is like how a detective investigates crimes.
Metaphor
The assignment was a breeze.
Cliche
all is well that ends well
Irony
The name of Britain's biggest dog was "Tiny".
Alliteration
"His soul swooned slowly as he heard the snow falling faintly through the universe and faintly falling, like the descent of their last end, upon all the living and the dead."
Metaphor
Her voice is music to his ears.
Simile
Her cheeks are red like a rose.
Oxymoron
Tragic comedy
Hyperbole
She is as heavy as an elephant!
Simile
Our soldiers are as brave as lions.
Onomatopoeia
The rustling leaves kept me awake.
Hyperbole
Your suitcase weighs a ton!
Section 5
(8 cards)