Literary Terms

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Theme

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The main idea or underlying meaning of a literary work.

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CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.7.6

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Diction

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The choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing.

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CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

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Conflict

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A problem in any piece of literature.

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CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

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Connotation

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The implied or emotional response of a word.

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

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Onomatopoeia

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The use of words whose sound suggests their meaning (e.g., buzz, hiss, pop).

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CCSS.L.8.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.4.5

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Symbolism

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The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.

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CCSS.L.8.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.4.5

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Imagery

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Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates mental images.

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CCSS.L.8.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.4.5

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Metaphor

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

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CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.L.4.5A

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Simile

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A figure of speech that compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as.'

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CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.L.4.5A

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Alliteration

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The repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3