Literary Terms and Definitions

What is the definition of 'refrain'?

• A) A verse or phrase that is repeated in a song or poem

• B) Hard to relax or stay still

• C) Repetition of sounds at the end of words

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TEKS.ELA.3.9B

TEKS.ELA.4.9B

TEKS.ELA.5.9B

TEKS.ELA.6.9E

TEKS.ELA.7.9E

What does 'restless' mean?

• A) A strong, regular, repeated pattern of movement or sound

• B) Hard to relax or stay still

• C) Written quickly and sloppily.

What is 'rhyme'?

• A) Repetition of sounds at the end of words

• B) A comparison of two unlike things using like or as

• C) A group of lines in a poem

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TEKS.ELA.3.9B

TEKS.ELA.4.9B

TEKS.ELA.5.9B

TEKS.ELA.6.9E

TEKS.ELA.7.9E

Define 'rhythm'.

• Written quickly and sloppily

• A strong, regular, repeated pattern of movement or sound

• Suddenly overwhelmed; to take hold of suddenly or forcibly.

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TEKS.ELA.3.9B

TEKS.ELA.4.9B

TEKS.ELA.5.9B

TEKS.ELA.6.9E

TEKS.ELA.7.9E

What does 'scrawled' mean?

• A) Written quickly and sloppily

• B) A comparison of two unlike things using like or as

• C) Central idea of a work of literature

What is the meaning of 'seized'?

• A) Suddenly overwhelmed; to take hold of suddenly or forcibly

• B) Pay attention to everything around you

• C) Exaggeration

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TEKS.ELA.CR.2E

TEKS.ELA.R.1B

TEKS.ELA.R.2D

TEKS.ELA.RI.2E

What is a 'simile'?

• A) A comparison of two unlike things using like or as

• B) A song or poem that is short and cheerful

• C) Introduction to a book.

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TEKS.ELA.3.8

TEKS.ELA.4.8

TEKS.ELA.5.8

TEKS.ELA.6.7

TEKS.ELA.7.7

Define 'stanza'.

• A) A group of lines in a poem

• B) The most important event of a story and usually happens near the end

• C) The conversation among characters in a story.

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TEKS.ELA.3.9B

TEKS.ELA.4.9B

TEKS.ELA.5.9B

TEKS.ELA.6.9E

TEKS.ELA.7.9E

What does 'theme' refer to?

• Central idea of a work of literature-life lesson

• Description that appeals to the senses

• Poetry that does not rhyme or have a regular meter.

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TEKS.ELA.3.8A

TEKS.ELA.4.8A

TEKS.ELA.5.8A

TEKS.ELA.6.7A

TEKS.ELA.7.7A

What is the definition of 'watchful'?

• A) Pay attention to everything around you

• B) Wait to speak or act because you're not sure what to say or do

• C) A comparison without using like or as

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TEKS.ELA.3.11D.XI

TEKS.ELA.4.11D.XI

TEKS.ELA.4.2A.VI

TEKS.ELA.5.11D.XI

TEKS.ELA.5.2A.V