Literary Devices: Theme

Front

Sequence of events in a story

Back

plot

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CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Front

Secondary plot supporting the main story

Back

subplot

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Front

Shrek: donkey loves dragon

Back

subplot

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CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Front

Linear plot development

Back

A series of events that occur chronologically, with a clear beginning, middle, and end.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Front

Toy Story is an example of...

Back

linear plot development

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CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Front

Story structures with two or more linked narratives by a common element.

Back

parallel plot

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CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Front

Finding Nemo is an example of...

Back

parallel plot

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CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Front

Device indicating future events in a story

Back

foreshadowing

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CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Front

The Lottery: Kids gathering stones hints at future use.

Back

foreshadowing

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Front

Sequence of events in a story

Back

plot

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D