Starry Messenger Vocabulary

Front

What is the term for a reaction or event that happens in response to another action or event?

Back

Effect

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.W.5.2D

Front

What do we call a type of writing that categorizes literature?

Back

Genre

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

Front

What does the term 'accomplished' mean?

Back

Skillful

Tags

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.L.1.6

Front

What is the action of telling a history of events called?

Back

Recount

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Front

What does it mean to 'thrive'?

Back

To grow

Tags

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

Front

What is the term for a narrative that describes a sequence of events?

Back

Storytelling

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

Front

What is the definition of 'narrative'?

Back

A spoken or written account of connected events; a story.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.W.5.2D

Front

What does 'analyze' mean in the context of literature?

Back

To examine in detail the structure of something, typically for purposes of explanation and interpretation.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

Front

What is the meaning of 'context' in literature?

Back

The circumstances or setting surrounding a particular event, statement, or idea.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.RI.5.4

Front

What does 'theme' refer to in a literary work?

Back

The central topic, subject, or message within a narrative.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.W.5.2D