Inference — definition?
Drawing conclusions using prior knowledge and text.
Foreshadowing — role?
Hints at future events to build suspense.
Imagery — purpose?
Creates vivid mental pictures appealing to senses.
Sound Devices — examples?
Rhyme, alliteration, onomatopoeia.
Ethos — persuasive technique?
Appeals to credibility and ethics.
Pathos — persuasive technique?
Appeals to emotions and feelings.
Conclusion — function?
Summarizes main ideas; provides closure.
In-Text Citation — purpose?
Credits sources; avoids plagiarism.
Genre — role?
Categorizes stories by traits and themes.
Fiction — true or false?
Created from imagination; not true.
Nonfiction — true or false?
Based on real facts and events.
Myth — characteristics?
Explains phenomena via supernatural stories.
Simple Sentence — structure?
One independent clause.
Compound Sentence — structure?
Two independent clauses joined by semicolon or conjunction.
Test your knowledge with 7 questions on Mastering English Literary and Grammar Skills.
1. What is a key property or component of figurative language?
2. In the context of textual features, what is the purpose of a conclusion?
Review the complete course in the revision sheet for Mastering English Literary and Grammar Skills.
See revision sheet →Import your course and AI generates flashcards in 30 seconds.
Flashcard generator