Imagery 1.
Visual Imagery (Sight) Describes what something looks like
"The golden sunset painted the sky with streaks of orange and pink.
2. Auditory Imagery (Sound) Describes sounds
"The thunder roared as the rain tapped lightly on the window."
3. Olfactory Imagery (Smell) Describes scents
"The sharp scent of fresh mint filled the room."
4. Gustatory Imagery (Taste) Describes flavors
"The lemonade was sweet with a tangy twist of sour."
5. Tactile Imagery (Touch) Describes texture, temperature, or physical
sensations
"Her hands were rough and dry like sandpaper."
Poetry techniques
Simil Comparison using like "Her eyes shone like
e or as stars."
Metaph Direct comparison without like "Life is a
or or as journey."
Personificati Giving human traits to non-human "The sun smiled down on
on things us."
Hyperbo Extreme "I'm so hungry I could eat a
le exaggeration horse."
Symbolis One thing represents another idea or A rose =
m quality love
Allusio A reference to another text, myth, "He had the strength of
n or event Hercules."
Iron Opposite of what is A fire station burns
y expected down.
Oxymor Two opposite words "Bittersweet" or "deafening
on together silence"
Visual techniques
Colo Creates mood or meaning (e.g. red =
r danger)
Ton Lightness or darkness in an image (bright = happy, dark =
e sad or scary)
Contra Strong differences (like light vs. dark, or black
st vs. white)
Framin How the subject is positioned or
g cropped
Lighti Bright, dark, or shadowy lighting to set
ng the mood
Salienc The thing that stands out the
e most
Focu What's sharp or blurry in the
s image
Symbolis When an object or color stands for an idea (e.g.
m dove = peace)
Literacy devices
Simile Compares using like or as "Brave as a lion."
Metaphor Direct comparison "Time is a thief."
Personificati Gives human qualities to non-human
"The wind whispered."
on things
"Silly snakes slither
Alliteration Repeats starting sounds
silently."
"Alone, alone, all
Repetition Repeats words/phrases for effect
alone."
Hyperbole Exaggeration "I'm starving to death!"
Rhyme Words with matching sounds "Sky" and "high"
A fire station burns
Irony The opposite of what you expect
down
Thesis stament:
A thesis statement is one clear sentence that gives your main idea or argument. It should
answer the question and include the key points you will explain in your essay.
Quote technique and effect
To write quote, technique, and effect, begin with your point about what the author is
showing. Then include a short quote to support it, identify the technique used, and
explain what effect it has on the reader. This helps show how the author creates
meaning.
Link:
The author creates a feeling of fear by using imagery in the quote, "his hands trembled
as he opened the door." The word "trembled" helps the reader imagine the character’s
fear and nervousness. This technique makes the reader feel the tension and understand
how scared the character is in that moment.
Here’s a simple way to write a narrative: Start by planning your story—think about the
characters, setting, and what will happen. Begin with an engaging introduction that sets
the scene and introduces the main character. Then, write the main events in order,
showing what the character does, thinks, and feels. Use descriptive language to help
readers imagine the story. Include a problem or challenge the character faces, and show
how they try to solve it. Finish with a clear ending that wraps up the story and shows
what happens in the end. Make sure your writing flows smoothly from one event to the
next.
Quotes
. "The mask was a thing on its own, behind which Jack hid, liberated from
shame and self-consciousness." (Chapter 4)
Easy to remember: This quote shows how the boys lost their good manners and
became wild. They hid behind paint, acting like totally different, meaner people
because no adults were there to make them behave.
Which is better—to have rules and agree, or to hunt an`d kill?" (Chapter 11)
Easy to remember: Ralph asks this simple question right at the end. It shows that without adults, the
boys had a clear choice: stick to rules and be peaceful or just fight and kill each other. Sadly, they
chose violence.
Beginning Quote: "We've got to have rules and obey them. After all, we're not savages." (Ch. 2)
What it means: Ralph starts hopeful and believes in rules. He thinks they're smart, civilized English
boys who won't be wild.
End Quote: "Ralph wept for the end of innocence, the darkness of man’s heart..." (Ch. 12)
Ralph ends up sad and sees the evil. He realizes how cruel people can be without rules and that their
time on the island ruined their childhood.
