Literary Terms

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable.

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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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Define pathetic fallacy.

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The attribution of human feelings and responses to inanimate things or animals, especially in art and literature.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

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What is an idiom?

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An expression that is peculiar to itself grammatically or cannot be understood from the individual meaning of its elements but is understood by most people.

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

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What is a flashforward in literature or film?

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A scene in a movie, novel, etc. that is set in a time later than the main story.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.5

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What does connotation mean in literature?

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An idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning.

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CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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What is an example of a metaphor?

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"Time is a thief." This suggests that time steals moments from our lives.

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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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How does pathetic fallacy enhance a narrative?

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It creates emotional resonance by aligning the environment with the characters' emotions.

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Can you give an example of an idiom?

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"Kick the bucket" means to die.

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

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What is the purpose of a flashforward?

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To create suspense or foreshadow future events in the narrative.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.5

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How can connotation affect the tone of a piece of writing?

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Words with positive or negative connotations can influence the reader's perception and emotional response.

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CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4