Literary Terms Flashcards

Front

What is the term for a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning?

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Inference

Front

Which term describes the central message or lesson in a story?

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Theme

Front

What is a brief statement of the main points called?

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Summary

Front

What are hints in the text that help define a word?

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Context Clues

Front

What is the perspective from which a story is told?

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Point of View

Front

How is a text organized, such as through cause/effect or compare/contrast?

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Text Structure

Front

What is language that goes beyond the literal meaning, such as similes and metaphors?

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Figurative Language

Front

What describes a relationship where one event leads to another?

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Cause and Effect

Front

What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?

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A fact can be proven; an opinion is a belief or feeling.

Front

The way a story is structured (cause/effect, sequence, etc.)

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Plot