Literary terms Flashcards
(23 cards)
vivid details that appeal to the five senses
imagery
attitude towards a subject
tone
putting ideas in ways easy for readers to follow
organization
Specific words to stir up positive or negative feelings(connotation)
Word choice
newspapers,encyclopedias,textbooks
informative
stories of real people,places,things,and events
narrative nonfiction
uses elements of literature in creative ways
literary nonfiction
describes one or more meaningful events;expresses strong feeling
memoir
personal record of events and experiences
diary
brief description of the high points of one’s life
autobiographical sketch
convinces reader to think or act in a certain way
Persuasive essay
An event that happens in real life
Narrative essay
Facts,ideas,explanations about a topic
Expository essays
Writers thoughts and beliefs about a subject or event
Reflective essay
Urges listeners to adopt certain beliefs or take action
Persuasive speech
Formal speech to a specific group of people
Address
Informal presentation on a subject
Talk
For products or services,persuades;contains visuals
Advertisement
Personal or formal;shares thought,or request action or information
Letter
Writers opinion;persuades,in magazines or newspaper
Editorial
Easy to read:schedules menus,charts; informs
Functional text
engaged in, involving, or reflecting deep or serious thought
Pensive
Approach someone argessive
Accost
