literaly terms Flashcards
What is author’s purpose?
the author's reason for writing Persuade Inform Entertain Explain d
What is Rhetorical Devices?
A use of language that is intended to have an effect on its audience. EX Simlie
What is Symbol?
A mark or character used a conventioanl represntion of an object. Ex Repersents a person or object.
What is Theme?
The lesson of the story
What is Inference?
A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence. EX To infer something is gonna happen
What is Parallelism?
The state of being para or of corresponding. Ex Make something sound better
What is Repetition?
The action or repeating something that has already been said. EX He likes sports, He likes sports
What is text structure?
Refer to the way authors organize information. Ex
What is a simile
a figure of speech involving like or as. Ex He was as strong as a lion.
What is Supporting Textual Evidence?
Gathered from the original source .
What is Metahpor?
a figure of speech which a word or pharse is applied to an object. EX Time is money
Claim/point of view
a primary point to support or prove an arugment is call
mood
a temparay state claim of mind or feeling
Foreshadowing
be a warning or indication of a future
extended metaphor
a version af metaphor that extended over the coures of multiple lines
