Literature Key Terms

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the difference between comparing and contrasting in literature?
Back
Comparing is analyzing two things in relation to each other, while contrasting is specifically analyzing the differences between them.
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CCSS.RL.2.1
CCSS.RL.4.3
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What literary device makes a comparison using linking words such as 'like', 'as', or 'than'?
Back
Similes.
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CCSS.L.4.5A
CCSS.L.5.5A
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the theme of a literary text?
Back
The theme is the lesson or message of the text.
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CCSS.RL.4.2
CCSS.RL.4.9
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.5.9
CCSS.RL.6.2
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Who is the narrator in a literary text?
Back
The narrator is the speaker who tells the story from their point of view.
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CCSS.RL.3.3
CCSS.RL.4.3
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.5.5
CCSS.RL.6.3
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean for an idea or message to be explicit in literature?
Back
An explicit idea or message is stated directly by the author, telling the readers exactly what they need to know.
Tags
CCSS.RF.5.4C
CCSS.RI.5.1
CCSS.RL.4.1
CCSS.RL.5.1
CCSS.RL.5.2
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the purpose of a literary theme?
Back
The purpose of a literary theme is to convey a deeper message or lesson about life, society, or human nature.
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CCSS.RL.4.2
CCSS.RL.4.9
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.5.9
CCSS.RL.6.2
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can you identify the narrator of a story?
Back
You can identify the narrator by looking for the perspective from which the story is told, such as first-person or third-person.
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CCSS.RL.1.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
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