ELA Ground Zero Literary Elements, Devices, and Facts

Front

What is the genre of the book 'Ground Zero'?

Back

Historical Fiction

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Front

What term describes a mental or emotional problem in literature?

Back

Internal Conflict

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What literary device is exemplified by the phrase 'the stars and stripes flew high over the harbor'?

Back

Symbol

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What is the term for a comparison using 'like' or 'as', such as in 'light as a feather'?

Back

Simile

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What does ANA stand for in the context of 'Ground Zero'?

Back

Afghan National Army

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

Front

What is the definition of 'historical fiction'?

Back

A literary genre that reconstructs past events and incorporates real historical figures and settings.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Front

What is an example of external conflict in literature?

Back

A struggle between a character and an outside force, such as another character or society.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What is the purpose of symbolism in literature?

Back

To convey deeper meanings and represent ideas beyond the literal sense.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What is the difference between a metaphor and a simile?

Back

A metaphor directly states that one thing is another, while a simile uses 'like' or 'as' to make a comparison.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Front

What role does the setting play in a literary work?

Back

It establishes the time and place in which the story occurs, influencing the plot and characters.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3