1. Author’s Purpose
An author's purpose is the reason an author decides to write about a specific topic. Then, once a topic is selected, the author must decide whether his purpose for writing is to inform, persuade, entertain, or explain his ideas to the reader.
What is the AUTHOR’S PURPOSE in writing All Quiet on the Western Front?
What is the AUTHOR’S PURPOSE in writing Romeo and Juliet?
What is the AUTHOR’S PURPOSE in writing a news article for TIME Magazine?

2. Theme
A topic of discussion or work; a major idea broad enough to cover the entire scope of a literary work. A theme may be stated or implied. Clues to the theme may be found in the prominent and/or reoccurring ideas in a work.
Name some themes found in ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT
Name some themes found in the STAR WARS or HARRY POTTER movies
Name some themes found in TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

3. Point of View
The position of the narrator in relation to the story, as indicated by the narrator’s outlook from which the events are depicted (e.g., first person, third person limited, third person omniscient, etc). The perspective from which a speaker or author recounts a narrative or presents information. The author’s manner in revealing characters, events, and ideas; the vantage point from which a story is told.
Write a strong, descriptive sentence in third person point of view.
Write the same sentence in first person point of view.

4. The prevailing emotions or atmosphere of a work derived from literary devices such as dialogue and literary elements such as setting.
The mood of a work is not always what might be expected based on its subject matter.
The emotional effect that the text creates for the audience
Mood
- What do you feel is the prevailing MOOD of All Quiet on the Western Front?
- What do you feel is the prevailing MOOD of American Horror Story?

5. Tone
The attitude of the author toward the audience, characters, subject or the work itself.
Choose ten of the tone terms above to write down.

6. Information aimed at positively or negatively influencing the opinions or behaviors of large numbers of people
Name-calling
Bandwagon
Red Herring
Emotional appeal
Testimonial
Repetition
Sweeping generalization (stereotyping)
Circular argument
Appeal to numbers, facts, or statistics

7. Bias
The subtle presence of a positive or negative approach toward a topic
How can you show
bias in your own
argument writing?

8. Literary Form
The overall structure or shape of a work that frequently follows an established design. Form refers to a literary type, such as:
Novel
Short Story
Poem
Drama
Novella
Essay
Article
Graphic Novel
These can fall under both Fiction and Non-Fiction categories.

9. Genre A category used to classify literary works, usually by form,
technique, or content.
List as many genres you can think of!

11. Denotation and Connotation
The dictionary meaning of a word
The range of associations that a word or phrase suggests in addition to its dictionary meaning
Choose two words and write a denotation and a connotation for each one

12. Syntax The character Yoda in Star Wars often uses atypical syntax:
The pattern or structure of word order
in sentences, clauses, and phrases
also known as the study of the rules that
must be followed to create well-formed phrases,
clauses and sentences
The character Yoda in Star Wars often uses atypical syntax:
Rejoice for those around you who transform into the Force. 
Mourn them, do not. Miss them, do not.
 Attachment leads to jealousy. The shadow of greed, that is.

13. Claim Defense of a Claim
Claim - The position the author establishes.
Arguments should be supported with valid evidence
and reasoning and balanced by the inclusion of counterarguments
that illustrate opposing viewpoints.
Defense of a Claim - Support provided to mark an assertion
as reasonable.