ELA Review

Front

What is the term for the development of the conflict and resolution, the sequence of events in a story?

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Plot

Front

What does the word 'youthful' imply?

Back

Positive connotation

Front

In the phrase 'When a man goes outside his home to look for _______', what is the most positive connotation?

Back

Peace

Front

What is the hidden meaning of a word, often described as 'positive' or 'negative'?

Back

Connotation

Front

What term describes vivid descriptions of things seen, heard, smelled, touched, or tasted?

Back

Imagery

Front

What is the term for the main idea or underlying message of a literary work?

Back

Theme

Front

What is the term for the author's attitude toward the subject or audience?

Back

Tone

Front

What is the literal meaning of a word, as opposed to its connotation?

Back

Denotation

Front

What literary device involves a reference to another work of literature, person, or event?

Back

Allusion

Front

What is the term for the arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences?

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Syntax