Literary Elements Review

What is the definition of a motif?

• A repeating image that has significance

• A repeating sound that has significance

• A repeating symbol that has significance

• An object that represents something else

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the definition of plot?

• An entire work or text

• A work that has all elements of plot

• An evil plan, like I'm plotting to take over the world

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

An apple can be symbolic of...

• Deliciousness

• A fruit from a tree

• Temptation

"Subplot" relates to which literary element?

• Symbol

• Motif

• Theme

• Plot

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

A motif is different from a symbol because a motif...

• Is repeated

• Is fancier

• Is more important

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Define "symbolism"

• An analogy

• A direct comparison between two things

• When one object/idea represents another

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Define "irony"

• Representation of one object/idea for another

• The opposite of the expected, can be said or experienced

• Saying something sarcastic

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is a "subplot"?

• A story within a story

• A really big story

• Plotting a character's demise

• A type of submarine

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Which of the following is NOT a type of conflict?

• Person v. self

• Person v. society

• Person v. nature

• Person v. no one

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

If I were to analyze a character's diction, then I would pay attention to...

• What they are wearing

• What they are saying

• What they are doing

• Nothing. That's not a thing.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3