Literary Elements/Techniques

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Symbolism

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A person, place, or thing that stands for a broader idea.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

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Which of the following is an example of foreshadowing?

• A man says he is going to build a bridge and then he does it.
• A man says he is going to build a bridge but then he does not do it.
• Though it's a sunny day, a wind begins to blow. Later on, there's a storm.
• Though it's a sunny day, a wind begins to blow. The wind dies down and the day continues to be beautiful.

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Though it's a sunny day, a wind begins to blow. Later on, there's a storm.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.5

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Which is not an example of figurative language?

• The sky misses the sun at night.
• I've told you a million times to do your homework!
• She ran like a cheetah.
• Effective writing is often paired with research.

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Effective writing is often paired with research.

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

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Identify the ironic example: "It's raining during a wedding.", "Someone offers you advice but you don't take it.", "Society has fallen apart.", "There's a cockroach infestation in the pest control office."

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"There's a cockroach infestation in the pest control office."

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CCSS.L.8.5A

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What is a theme?

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A message about a universal human experience.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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Character, setting, conflict, and plot are...

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Related because they are all story elements and help the reader recognize the theme.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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DIALECT

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The language used by a specific group of people.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

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What word defines descriptive words that appeal to the senses?

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Imagery

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

Front

What helps create the mood of the writing?

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all of the above

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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

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This literary device is usually found between quotation marks.

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dialogue

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4