Literary Terms and Concepts

What is a prefix?

• A group of letters added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning.

• A type of suffix that appears at the end of a word.

• A standalone word that can function independently.

• A grammatical rule that dictates sentence structure.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What is figurative meaning?

• Meaning that is symbolic or metaphorical, not literal.

• Meaning that is straightforward and clear.

• Meaning that is confusing and ambiguous.

• Meaning that is based on personal opinion.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

What is context clue?

• A type of literary device used to enhance storytelling.

• Information in the text that helps define a difficult word or phrase.

• A clue given by the author about the plot of the story.

• A hint about the character's feelings or emotions.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What is schema?

• A type of database structure.

• Background knowledge a reader brings to understanding a text.

• A method of organizing data in a spreadsheet.

• A programming language used for web development.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

What is text complexity?

• The level of challenge a text presents to the reader.

• The length of the text in pages or words.

• The number of characters in a text.

• The genre of the text, such as fiction or non-fiction.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

What is a peer review?

• A process where work is evaluated by experts in the same field to ensure quality and credibility.

• A method of self-assessment by the author of the work.

• A review conducted by the general public to gather opinions.

• An informal discussion among colleagues about a project.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Define "foreshadowing."

• Hints or clues about what will happen later in the story.

• A detailed description of a character's background.

• A sudden change in the plot's direction.

• The main theme of the story.

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

What is an antonym?

• A word that means the opposite of another word.

• A word that has the same meaning as another word.

• A word that describes an action or state.

• A word that is used to express a strong emotion.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What is narrative writing?

• Writing that tells a story with characters, a setting, and a plot.

• A type of writing that focuses on factual information and data analysis.

• A form of writing that expresses personal feelings and emotions.

• A style of writing that aims to persuade the reader to take action.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

Define "consonance."

• Repetition of consonant sounds within or at the end of words.

• A type of rhyme that occurs at the end of lines.

• The repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words.

• A literary device that involves the use of metaphors.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4