How To Prepare For The PSSA Theresa Yezovich 4/1/2010 Period 8.

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How To Prepare For The PSSA Theresa Yezovich 4/1/2010 Period 8

Pssa Terms Tone -any sound considered with reference to its quality, pitch, strength, source Mood -a state or quality of feeling at a particular time Diction -style of speaking or writing as dependent upon choice of words

Pssa Terms Part 2 Synonym -a word having the same or nearly the same meaning as another in the language, as joyful, elated, glad. Antonym -a word opposite in meaning to another

Literary Terms Alliteration -is the repetition of initial sounds in neighboring words Mood -is the emotional attitude the author takes towards hir subject. Allusion -is a brief reference to a person, event, or place, real or ficticious, or to a work of art. Casual reference to a famous historical or literary figure or event. An allusion may be drawn from history, geography, literature, or religion.

Literary Terms Continued Irony -is an implied discrepancy between what is said and what is meant. Three kinds of irony Conflict/Plot -is the struggle found in fiction. Conflict/Plot may be internal or external and is best seen in (1) Man in conflict with another Man: (2) Man in conflict in Nature; (3) Man in conflict with self.

Literary Terms Continued Hyperbole -is exaggeration or overstatement. Metaphor -the comparison of two UNLIKE things Image- is language that evokes one or all of the five senses: seeing, hearing, tasting, smelling, touching.

Literary Terms Continued Foreshadowing-is the use of hints or clues to suggest what will happen later in literature Personification- is giving human qualities to animals or objects.

“How I’ll Take The Test” Take my time Read everything Don’t speed thru it Get lots of sleep the night before Label the parts of the writing part Write how you did your work for the math part Eat breakfast everyday before you leave home