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English vocab 1st q
First Quarter Literature terms 7th Englsih
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Genre | A type or category of literature |
| Metaphor | A comparison of two things that have some quality in common(i.e. The room was a pig sty - The room was messy and is being compared to the living quartersof a pig. |
| Nonfiction | Writing that tells about real people, places and events. |
| Personification | Giving human qualities to an animal, odject, or idea(i.e. The tree whispered in the wind.) |
| Simile | The comparison of two things that have some quality in common using the words like or as(i.e. He was as tall as a mountain.) |
| Symbol | A person, place, or object that stands for something beyond itsel(i.e. The bald eagle is a symbol of the United States, or the color white symbolizes purity and innocence. |
| Tone | The writer's attitude toward what they are writing about. |
| Fact | A peice of information that can be proven or verified |
| Opinion | A personal point of veiw |
| 1st Person Point of Veiw | Literature written as if the author is the main character. The author uses "I" to describe events. |