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What is the purpose of the study guide provided?
What is the purpose of the study guide provided?
- To summarize the plot of a novel studied in English II
- To offer practice exercises for the English II EOC exam
- To provide definitions for literary terms used in English II (correct)
- To analyze the characterization in a particular text
Which of the following is NOT a literary term included in the study guide?
Which of the following is NOT a literary term included in the study guide?
- Theme
- Metaphor
- Symbolism (correct)
- Simile
What is the purpose of providing 'Claim Starters' in the study guide?
What is the purpose of providing 'Claim Starters' in the study guide?
- To assist students in making claims or arguments (correct)
- To help students summarize the main idea of a text
- To teach students how to cite research sources
- To provide examples of figurative language
Which of the following is NOT a category of terms included in the study guide?
Which of the following is NOT a category of terms included in the study guide?
What is the purpose of including 'Research Simulation' in the study guide?
What is the purpose of including 'Research Simulation' in the study guide?
What does the term 'characterization' refer to in writing?
What does the term 'characterization' refer to in writing?
What is the purpose of dialogue in a literary work?
What is the purpose of dialogue in a literary work?
Which of the following is an example of a literary genre?
Which of the following is an example of a literary genre?
What is the primary purpose of imagery in writing?
What is the primary purpose of imagery in writing?
Which of the following is NOT a common writing term included in the glossary?
Which of the following is NOT a common writing term included in the glossary?
What is the main purpose of literary terms?
What is the main purpose of literary terms?
How does a simile differ from a metaphor?
How does a simile differ from a metaphor?
What effect does hyperbole have on language?
What effect does hyperbole have on language?
How do literary terms enhance the appreciation of written works?
How do literary terms enhance the appreciation of written works?
Why is it important for writers to use literary terms?
Why is it important for writers to use literary terms?
Study Notes
Writing Terms and Definitions
- Characterization: representation of individual characters by the author/narrator through descriptions of physical appearance, personality, actions, interactions, and dialogue to understand their motives, backgrounds, and emotions.
- Dialogue: spoken exchanges between characters in a dramatic or literary work, revealing character traits, relationships, and plot developments.
- Genre: a type or category of literature based on style, subject matter, and tone, with examples including comedy, mystery, tragedy, satire, elegy, romance, and epic.
- Imagery: use of vivid descriptions to evoke sense-impressions, including words that appeal to sight, touch, taste, smell, and hearing.
- Literary Terms: techniques, styles, and formatting used by writers to emphasize, embellish, or strengthen compositions, and as tools of persuasion to influence audience thinking.
Figures of Speech
- Metaphor: a direct comparison of two unlike things using "like," "as," or "than," emphasizing similarities between unrelated objects poetically without being taken literally.
- Simile: an indirect comparison of two unlike things using words like "like," "as," or "than," highlighting connections between seemingly disparate concepts.
- Hyperbole: exaggerated language, description, or speech that is not meant to be taken literally, but serves to emphasize a point.
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Description
Prepare for your English II EOC with this study guide focusing on various literary terms and writing techniques. Test your knowledge on themes, plot, characterization, mood, tone, conflict, figurative language, informational text, and more.
