Literary terms Flashcards

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vivid details that appeal to the five senses

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imagery

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attitude towards a subject

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tone

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putting ideas in ways easy for readers to follow

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organization

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3
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Specific words to stir up positive or negative feelings(connotation)

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Word choice

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4
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newspapers,encyclopedias,textbooks

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informative

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stories of real people,places,things,and events

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narrative nonfiction

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6
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uses elements of literature in creative ways

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literary nonfiction

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describes one or more meaningful events;expresses strong feeling

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memoir

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personal record of events and experiences

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diary

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brief description of the high points of one’s life

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autobiographical sketch

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convinces reader to think or act in a certain way

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Persuasive essay

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An event that happens in real life

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Narrative essay

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Facts,ideas,explanations about a topic

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Expository essays

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13
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Writers thoughts and beliefs about a subject or event

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Reflective essay

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Urges listeners to adopt certain beliefs or take action

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Persuasive speech

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Formal speech to a specific group of people

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Address

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Informal presentation on a subject

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Talk

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For products or services,persuades;contains visuals

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Advertisement

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Personal or formal;shares thought,or request action or information

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Letter

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Writers opinion;persuades,in magazines or newspaper

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Editorial

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Easy to read:schedules menus,charts; informs

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Functional text

21
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engaged in, involving, or reflecting deep or serious thought

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Pensive

22
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Approach someone argessive

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Accost