Poetry, Drama, and Prose Review

Front

What does the phrase 'I'm in a pickle' mean?

Back

It means 'I'm in trouble.'

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Front

What is the definition of dialogue in literature?

Back

Dialogue refers to conversations between characters in a text.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What does the simile 'I am as hungry as a bear' imply?

Back

It implies that the speaker is incredibly hungry.

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Front

What is the term for the list of characters in a play?

Back

The term is 'Cast of Characters.'

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CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.3

Front

What are groups of lines in a poem called?

Back

They are called 'Stanzas.'

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CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

Front

What is the primary purpose of poetry?

Back

The primary purpose of poetry is to express emotions, ideas, or stories through rhythmic and often metaphorical language.

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

Front

What distinguishes drama from poetry and prose?

Back

Drama is distinguished by its structure intended for performance, including dialogue and stage directions.

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CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.3

Front

What is a metaphor?

Back

A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as.'

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CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

Front

What is the role of a narrator in a story?

Back

The narrator provides the perspective from which the story is told, guiding the reader through the plot.

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Front

What is the significance of imagery in poetry?

Back

Imagery uses descriptive language to create vivid pictures in the reader's mind, enhancing the emotional experience.

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5