An example of a simile

Her hands were silver like sea urchins

The choice that the author makes regarding word choice

how words are arranged into sentences

literal or dictionary meaning of a word

associations or feelings that a word suggests

the descriptive or figurative language used in literature to create word pictures for the readers

a word or phrase that appeals to one or more of the 5 senses (sight, hearing, touch, taste and smell)

a central message or insight into life revealed through a literary work. This may be stated or directly implied.

images and details that paint word pictures for readers

Clues that hint at events that will occur later in the story

A scene that interrupts the present tense of a story to show events from the past, a memory, dream or shift in time

refers to the type of narrator used to tell a story

The narrator is a character who tells his or her own story

The narrator is a voice outside of the story who shares the thoughts and feelings of one character

Third person omniscient

The narrator is a voice WHO CAN share the thoughts and feelings of ALL of the characters

sequence of events and ideas, helps you fulfill your purpose for writing and allows your audience to follow your story

the character that acts in opposition to the main character

writing or speech that explains a process or presents information in the plot of a story or drama, the exposition is the part of the work that introduces the characters, the setting, and the basic situation.

all the events leading up to the climax

the conflict then increases during the development until it reaches a high point of interest or suspense

the climax is followed by the falling action

a general insight or change is conveyed

a struggle between opposing forces

the main character struggles against an outside force

involves a character in conflict with himself or herself

a comparison of two unlike things without using like or as

An example of a metaphor

The road is a ribbon curving in the distance

the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words

An example of alliteration

The daring man dove deep into the depths of the sea

An example of a hyperbole

The new player is so hungry that he feels he can eat a horse

giving human characteristics to nonhuman things

An example of personification

The leaves danced across the yard

Literary Terms 1 Flashcards

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Tone

Back

The writers attitude towards his/her audience or subject.

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

An example of tone...

Back

If the author is upset, they may show anger, frustration, or discouraged.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Oxymoron

Back

Words that are opposites

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CCSS.L.9-10.5A

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

An example of an oxymoron

Back

Jumbo shrimp

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CCSS.L.9-10.5A

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Figurative Language

Back

Writing or speech not meant to be taken literally. It is used to create vivid impressions.

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Examples of figurative language

Back

Simile, metaphor or personification

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Simile

Back

A comparison of two unlike things using like or as

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

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