Author's Craft

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words.

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CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

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What is rhyme?

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Rhyme is the correspondence of sounds at the end of words, typically involving similar vowel and consonant sounds.

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

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What is dialect?

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Dialect refers to a particular form of a language that is specific to a region or social group, often characterized by distinct vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

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What is a flashback?

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A flashback is a literary device that interrupts the chronological sequence of events to recount an earlier occurrence, providing background or context.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.5

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What is tone in literature?

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Tone is the author's attitude or emotional stance toward the subject matter or audience, conveyed through word choice and style.

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

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What is imagery in literature?

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Imagery involves the use of descriptive language that appeals to the senses, creating vivid mental pictures for the reader.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

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What is symbolism?

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Symbolism is the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities, where a symbol stands for something beyond its literal meaning.

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CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.8.5

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What is theme?

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Theme is the central idea or underlying message in a literary work, often reflecting broader societal issues or human experiences.

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

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What is foreshadowing?

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Foreshadowing is a literary device that gives an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.5

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What is characterization?

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Characterization is the process by which an author reveals the personality, traits, and motivations of a character in a story.

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3