15 Questions
What is the purpose of the study guide provided?
To provide definitions for literary terms used in English II
Which of the following is NOT a literary term included in the study guide?
Symbolism
What is the purpose of providing 'Claim Starters' in the study guide?
To assist students in making claims or arguments
Which of the following is NOT a category of terms included in the study guide?
Punctuation Rules
What is the purpose of including 'Research Simulation' in the study guide?
To provide practice for conducting research
What does the term 'characterization' refer to in writing?
The way an author represents individual characters through descriptions of their personalities, actions, and interactions
What is the purpose of dialogue in a literary work?
To reveal character traits, relationships, and plot developments
Which of the following is an example of a literary genre?
Tragedy
What is the primary purpose of imagery in writing?
To evoke sense-impressions and vivid descriptions through words that appeal to the reader's sight, touch, taste, smell, and hearing
Which of the following is NOT a common writing term included in the glossary?
Metaphor
What is the main purpose of literary terms?
To provide a foundation for understanding writing techniques
How does a simile differ from a metaphor?
A simile compares two unrelated things directly, while a metaphor does so indirectly.
What effect does hyperbole have on language?
It creates emphasis through exaggeration.
How do literary terms enhance the appreciation of written works?
By emphasizing certain aspects of the writing
Why is it important for writers to use literary terms?
To strengthen their compositions and influence audience thinking
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.
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.
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