Literary Terms

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In the realm of storytelling, there is a specific term used to describe the overall atmosphere or emotional setting that envelops the reader. This term is crucial as it often influences the reader's emotional response to the narrative, guiding their feelings and engagement with the story. What is this term that encapsulates the essence of the narrative's emotional environment?

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mood

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

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In the narrative, what is the central struggle or problem that the main character faces, which drives the plot forward and creates tension within the story?

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conflict

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

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In the context of storytelling, who is typically the central figure that propels the narrative forward by encountering and overcoming various obstacles and challenges?

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protagonist

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CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

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In the realm of literature and storytelling, authors frequently employ a technique that involves providing subtle hints or indications about events that are yet to unfold in the narrative. This method serves to give readers a glimpse into potential future occurrences within the story. What is the term used to describe this narrative technique, which allows the audience to anticipate or predict future developments based on these early clues?

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foreshadowing

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CCSS.RL.9-10.5

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The phrase “Life is like a box of chocolates” is a well-known example of a literary device that draws a comparison between life and a box of chocolates, highlighting the unpredictability and variety of experiences one might encounter. What is this literary device called?

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simile

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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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Consider the statement 'My cat is a log'. This is an example of a figure of speech where one thing is described in terms of another, suggesting they are alike in some way. What is this literary device called?

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metaphor

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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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In literature, there is a specific device used by writers to imbue non-human objects with human-like characteristics and traits. This technique allows these objects to perform actions or possess qualities that are typically associated with human beings. What is the name of this literary device?

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personification

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CCSS.L.6.5A

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In storytelling, authors often use a technique to help the audience understand the background or context of the current events by recalling a memory from the past. What is the term used to describe this narrative technique?

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flashback

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CCSS.RL.9-10.5

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In the realm of storytelling, narratives unfold within specific parameters that define their context. These parameters include both the temporal and spatial dimensions, essentially answering the questions of 'when' and 'where' the story occurs. What is the term used to collectively describe these crucial elements of a narrative?

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setting

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

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In a narrative or story, the point at which the climax or conflict is resolved is referred to as:

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resolution

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9