ELAR Vocabulary

Front

What is third person limited point of view?

Back

It is a narrative perspective where the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of only one character.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Front

Who is the main character in a story?

Back

The main character of the story is called the protagonist.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Front

What is the role of the antagonist in a story?

Back

The antagonist is the character that causes conflict in the story.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Front

What does first person point of view mean?

Back

First person point of view means that the narrator is a character in the story, using 'I' or 'we'.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Front

What is a flashback in literature?

Back

A flashback is a narrative technique where the author goes back in time to provide background information or context.

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Front

What is the difference between first person and third person point of view?

Back

First person point of view uses 'I' and includes the narrator as a character, while third person point of view uses 'he', 'she', or 'they' and does not include the narrator as a character.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Front

What is a narrative perspective?

Back

A narrative perspective is the viewpoint from which a story is told, influencing how the reader perceives the events and characters.

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Front

What is the significance of the protagonist in a story?

Back

The protagonist is central to the story's plot and often faces challenges that drive the narrative forward.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Front

How does an antagonist create conflict in a story?

Back

An antagonist creates conflict by opposing the protagonist's goals, leading to tension and challenges that must be resolved.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Front

What are the different types of point of view in literature?

Back

The main types of point of view are first person, second person, and third person (limited and omniscient).

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D