Literary Terms I

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story or event related in the first person (often found in a memoir or autobiography excerpt)

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Personal Narrative

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paper is organized in order that events occurred; earliest date to latest date

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Chronological Order

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question asked to produce an effect instead of wanting an actual answer

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Rhetorical Answer

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usually gives date/location and written in the first person as though to a diary

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Journal Entry

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paper is organized by stating the original problem and the result that follows

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Cause-Effect

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a short narrative concerning an interesting or amusing event; often used as an attention getter in essay introduction

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Antecdote

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paper is organized by pointing out similarities and differences between two subjects

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Comparison-Contrast

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paper is organized from least important to most important points

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Order of Importance

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paper identifies a problem and considers multiple solutions

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Problem-Solution

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writing is focused on convincing the reader to act or believe a certain way

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Persuasive Writing

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writing that is focused on giving information and facts to teach the reader

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expository writing

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repetition of vowel sounds at beginning of words close together (tongue-twister)

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alliteration

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story is told by an observer about someone else ("he" or "she")

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3rd person limited point of view

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a comparison using "like" or "as"

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simile

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giving human qualities to something not human

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personification

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mind pictures created through the use of the five senses (touch, taste, smell, sight, sound)

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image/imagery

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narrator tells the story about himself ( "I")

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1st person point of view

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story is told by a godlike narrator who is all-knowing of everyone's thoughts ("he" or "she")

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3rd person omniscient point of view

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The presentation of clues or hints of what will occur in the plot

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foreshadowing

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something that stands for itself and something else

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symbol

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attitude of the writer of speaker towards what he/she is writing about

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tone

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comparison between two different things that says something is something else (He is a bear when he is hungry.)

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metaphor

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Turmoil between two people or between a person versus nature

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external conflict

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contradictory terms are combined to create effect (deafening silence)

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oxymoron

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Turmoil caused by opposing forces in one’s own mind

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internal conflict

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Pollution is a serious problem today that can be alleviated by recycling, waste reduction, and education.

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Problem-Solution

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It is important that you and your family play an active role in protecting our environment!

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Persuasive

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This article discusses the evolution of modern jazz.

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Expository (Informative)

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What is the point of recycling? Well, it can possibly help save the environment around you.

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Rhetorical question

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Teenage automobile accidents have been linked to a lack of impulse control and inexperience.

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Cause and Effect

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When purchasing a car, you should first research prices, options, and brands. Then, visit several local dealerships.

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Chronological Order