Language Arts Key Terms

What is onomatopoeia?

• Words that mimic the sounds they describe.

• A type of poetry that focuses on nature.

• A figure of speech that compares two unlike things.

• A literary device that uses exaggeration for emphasis.

What is a plot?

• The main character's journey in a story.

• The sequence of events or actions in a literary text.

• The underlying message or theme of a story.

• The setting and time period of a narrative.

What is a metaphor?

• A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

• A type of analogy that uses 'like' or 'as' to compare two things.

• A rhetorical device that exaggerates for emphasis or effect.

• A literary technique that involves the repetition of consonant sounds.

What is figurative language?

• Language that uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation, often used to create effects.

• Language that is straightforward and has a single meaning.

• Language that is used only in poetry and not in everyday conversation.

• Language that includes only technical terms and jargon.

What is imagery?

• Descriptive words or phrases that appeal to the senses in order to create a mental image for the reader (see, hear, taste, touch, smell).

• A type of figurative language that uses exaggeration for emphasis.

• A literary device that involves the repetition of consonant sounds in close proximity.

• A method of organizing ideas in a logical sequence.

What is a simile?

• A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.

• A type of metaphor that does not use 'like' or 'as'.

• A phrase that describes something in a literal sense.

• A rhetorical question that does not require an answer.

What is a climax in a story?

• The introduction of the main characters and setting.

• The most intense, exciting, or important point of the story, often the turning point.

• The resolution of the story's conflicts and problems.

• The background information provided at the beginning of the story.

What is the main idea of a passage?

• The conclusion drawn from the passage.

• The central or main thought or premise of a passage.

• The author's opinion on a topic.

• The summary of the passage's events.

What are headings?

• Titles or subtitles that indicate the topic of a section in a text.

• Images that illustrate the content of a section.

• Footnotes that provide additional information at the bottom of a page.

• Paragraphs that summarize the main ideas of a text.

What is hyperbole?

• A literal statement that is always true.

• An exaggerated statement or claim not meant to be taken literally.

• A type of metaphor that compares two unlike things.

• A concise statement that expresses a general truth.