ELA Terms to Know

What is an expression that is not to be taken literally? Example: I'll give you a penny for your thoughts, The ball is in your court, Stop beating aroung the bush

• Symbolism

• Figurative Language

• Protagonist

• Idiom

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

To make judgments and form opinions about what you are reading.

• Editorial

• Theme

• Elaborate

• Evaluate

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

The reason something happens and the result

• Cause-Effect

• Dialogue

• Allusion

• Chronological

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Words and phrases in a sentence that help you figure out the meaning of an unfamiliar word

• Synonym

• Context Clues

• Antonym

• Tone

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

An exaggerated statement used to make a strong effect. Example: My dog is so ugly, we have to pay people to pet him

• Idiom

• Sensory Details

• Hyperbole

• Metaphor

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5A

The character or force that is the opponent or enemy fo the main character

• Protagonist

• Bias

• Narrative

• Antagonist

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

A word that is the opposite of another word

• Synonym

• Antonym

• Idiom

• Central Idea

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

When an object or image is use to represent something beyond it's literal meaning; Example: to the United States, the American Flag symbolizes ideals such as freedom, patriotism and pride.

• Allusion

• Symbolism

• Propaganda

• Hyperbole

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

A strong positive or negative feeling you have about a person, group, or issue; a prejudice due to political affiliation, race, rligion, gender, or physical or mental impairment

• Bias

• Propaganda

• Personification

• Editorial

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

A comparison that makes a reference to a real or fictitious person, event or place

• Chronological

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Allusion

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4