1. Lit Terms GenreHomilyHyperboleImageryInference

2. Genre ► Definition: The different types of categories in which (books/movies/etc) can be placed in; each components have similarities. ► EX 1: The movie Hangover can fit under the genre of comedy. ► EX 2: Beethoven’s 9 th Symphony is considered classical while Lady Gaga’s music is considered ______. ► EX 3: Green Eggs and Ham falls under the fantasy genre.

3. Homily ► Definition: sermon; serious talk or lecture concerning moral or spiritual advice. ► EX 1-2: “There are no gains without pains” and “A penny saved is a penny earned” are lessons about morals (Poor Richard’s Almanac). EX 3: “A small leak will sink a great ship” (Poor Richard’s Almanack).

4. Hyperbole ► Definition: An exaggeration/ overstatement ► EX 1: I had a ton of homework! ► EX 2: I was so hungry I could eat a horse. ► EX 3: The Yo Mama Jokes

5. Imagery ► Definition: Figurative language used to describe or depict emotion  Relating to the 5 senses  Physical and deeper level EX 1: Sweat streams down my face, And my skin turns red under the watchful eye of the sun. The sound of cleats pounding the earth is deafening As my enemies charge down the field towards me. I can sense the shooter is going to miss; All at once, the ball collides into my chest. Screams of victory roar across the field. The grass stained, game ball rests Rests lovingly between my two hands. -Natasha Niemi

6. Imagery Cont… ► EX 2: "O, she doth teach the torches to burn bright! Her beauty hangs upon the cheek of night, Like a rich jewel in an Ethiop's ear” (Romeo and Juliet). EX 3: The sky was blue and green; the air smelled of hot dogs. Sounds of Barry Manilow crooning wafted through the air while they danced.

7. Inference ► Definition: To draw a conclusion or make a logical judgment based on prior or given evidence. ► Ex 1: Gregory has two little sisters. He plays with them all the time and never fails to put a smile on their faces.  From this short passage, we can infer that Greg is happy being a big brother.

8. Inference Cont… ► EX 2: Several tabloids reported a sighting of Michael Jackson at a Zale’s jeweler store.  A typical conclusion one would draw would be that MJ is going to propose. ► EX 3: Little Timmy refused to participate in any class discussion and failed multiple tesets.  Inference: Little Timmy will get an F.