Practice defintions

Practice defintions

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Flashcard

English

7th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

CCSS
L.7.6, L.3.5A, L.3.3A

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the term for language that uses words and phrases to express a meaning that is different from the literal meaning?

Back

Figurative language.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a literary work, generally composed in verse and using figurative language, typically composed using a set structure?

Back

Poem.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the subject or underlying meaning that a literary text directly or indirectly explains, develops, and/or explores?

Back

Theme.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What term refers to all the meanings, associations, or emotions that a word suggests?

Back

Connotation.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the reason the author has for writing, which can include to inform, persuade, express, or entertain?

Back

Author's purpose.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between literal language and figurative language?

Back

Literal language means exactly what it says, while figurative language uses comparisons or exaggerations to convey meaning.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are some common types of figurative language?

Back

Metaphor, simile, personification, hyperbole, and allusion.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

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