ELA TEST Flashcards
(21 cards)
What is a Rhymed Couplet?
Two lines of poetry that rhyme and typically have the same meter.
Example: “The time is near, the day is clear.”
What does Tone refer to in literature?
The writer’s attitude or emotional quality conveyed in their work (e.g., serious, humorous, optimistic).
What is Figurative Language?
Creative use of language, such as metaphors, similes, or hyperbole, to convey meaning beyond the literal.
What is a Couplet?
Two consecutive lines of poetry, often with the same rhythm and rhyme.
What is Theme in a literary work?
The central idea or message of a literary work, often reflecting universal truths (e.g., love, friendship, perseverance).
What is a Metaphor?
A comparison that describes one thing as if it were another, without ‘like’ or ‘as’.
Example: “Time is a thief.”
What is an Analogy?
A comparison between two things to explain or clarify.
Example: “Life is like a box of chocolates—you never know what you’re going to get.”
What is Imagery?
Descriptive language that appeals to the senses to create vivid mental pictures.
What is a Simile?
A comparison using ‘like’ or ‘as’.
Example: “Her smile is like sunshine.”
What is Author’s Perspective?
The unique viewpoint and opinions of the author, shaped by their background and experiences.
What is Sensory Language?
Language that appeals to the senses (sight, sound, touch, taste, smell) to immerse the reader.
What is Author’s Claim?
The main argument or point that an author is trying to prove in their writing.
What is Appeal to Logic (Logos)?
A persuasive technique that uses reasoning, evidence, and facts to support an argument.
What is Appeal to Emotion (Pathos)?
A persuasive technique that aims to evoke an emotional response from the audience.
What is Author’s Purpose?
The reason an author writes: to inform, entertain, persuade, or express an idea.
What is Evidence to Support a Claim?
Facts, examples, or data that back up an author’s argument or claim.
What is a Run-On Sentence?
A grammatically incorrect sentence where two or more independent clauses are joined improperly.
What is Punctuation?
Marks such as commas, periods, and question marks that clarify the meaning of writing.
What is Precise Language?
Clear, specific word choice that effectively conveys meaning.
What is a Compound Sentence?
A sentence with two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction.
Example: “I went to the store, and I bought some fruit.”
What is a Complex Sentence?
A sentence with one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.
Example: “Although it was raining, we went outside.”
