Literary terms

Front

What is a comma used for in a list?

Back

A comma is used to separate items in a list to clarify the individual elements, e.g., 'I went to the store and bought apples, oranges, bananas.'

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

Front

What is the function of a 'Preposition' in a sentence?

Back

A preposition shows the relationship between location or time, e.g., 'The book is on the table.'

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CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.7.6

Front

What is the term for the events in a story?

Back

The term for the events in a story is 'Plot.'

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.7.3

Front

What is an 'Independent Clause'?

Back

An independent clause is a complete thought that can stand on its own, e.g., 'She enjoys reading.'

Front

What does 'Diction' refer to in literature?

Back

Diction refers to word choice or the type of language an author uses.

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CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.11-12.6

Front

What is a 'Dependent Clause'?

Back

A dependent clause is an incomplete thought that cannot stand on its own, e.g., 'Although she was tired.'

Front

What is 'Theme' in literature?

Back

Theme is the central idea or message conveyed in a story.

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CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.7.6

Front

What is 'Tone' in writing?

Back

Tone refers to the author's attitude toward the subject, conveyed through word choice and style.

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CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.3.3A

Front

What is 'Mood' in literature?

Back

Mood is the emotional atmosphere created by a piece of writing, affecting how the reader feels.

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CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.3.3A

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,' e.g., 'Time is a thief.'

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CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.L.4.5A