with Andrew Lyness

Life, in general, can be divided into several categories of success (i.e. peasants, aristocrats, and the average “Joe”).

In literature, the same method is applied to works.

Correct identification of these literary terms will help you develop mature writing! Guaranteed, or your money back!!!!

Genre Stereotypes

Most commonly used with a neutral connotation.

“Oh that book was part of a Science Fiction series.”

Most commonly used with a condescending and negative connotation.

“Oh that book was terrible because it was published by the illiterate Russians.”

Imagine yourself at buffet…

Your fill you plate with tons of unhealthy but DELICIOUS food.

As you take a bite, your mind automatically categorizes the food into a genre of taste (Sweet, savory, bitter, salty, and/or sour).

This is similar to how novels, poems, and any written work, in general, is categorized.

Have you ever found yourself flipping through the channels in search of a great show to watch?

Are you over 10 years old and need a show with some soul and meaning?

Then…the religious channels are what you are looking for!!!

Basically, a homily is a speech in which a spiritual message is given.

These speeches or literal “sermons” can include message of moral advice!

Like an infomercial entices a viewer to consider their project, a person giving a using homilies achieves the same relative success.

Just imagine if the “SHAM WOW” guy was a pastor at your church!!!

Just kidding…what a hyperbole!!!

Anytime someone deliberately uses exaggeration or overstatement for effect.

Consider Superman Although he is an amazingly cool comic

book character, the descriptions of his physical appearance may be tweaked for dramatic effect!!

Superman’s arms were so big, he could lift a semi-truck with his pinky!!!

We would like to thank the people of the United States; people who’s blond hair shines brilliantly and crystal clear, frigid blue eyes inspire our programs; people who’s devotion roars like a ferocious African lion yet is a seamless as the jaunty flight of a miniscule baby blue jay. Basically, we love you.

Just a fancy way of saying things so that a vivid picture is painted in the reader’s mind.

May be used in conjunction with other literary devices, like metaphor and simile, for a more complex image.

An assumption based upon the information given.

Take the AP books for example…

When one looks at the cover, he thinks that the course will be fun BUT…

As an experienced AP course taker would say, what a LIE!!!!

Remember: Not all inferences are necessarily correct or incorrect, I mean some people LOVE AP courses!!!

Remember…you are getting paid to

look happy!!

Genre: a category in which all literary works may be classified.

Homily: a beautiful, or not so beautiful, speech of spiritual or moral guidance.

Hyperbole: I have NEVER met an author that has used this in the billion years I have been alive!!!

Imagery: We all like pretty pictures!! Write one!!

Inference: An assumption based on given information.

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Although it was not voluntary!