Literary Devices - 6th Grade

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What is tone?

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Attitude of an author toward the subject.

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Mood: the atmosphere or feeling an author creates in writing.

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the atmosphere or feeling an author creates within the piece of writing.

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What is a symbol?

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An object or action that means more than its literal meaning.

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Simile definition:

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Comparing two unlike things using like or as.

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What is a metaphor?

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comparing two unlike things NOT using like or as

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Plot definition?

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Events that make up the story.

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What is a theme?

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A central message, idea, or concern expressed in the story.

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Imagery:

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Description that appeals to the senses (sight, sound, smell, touch, taste)

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Hyperbole:

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Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.