Literary Devices

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What is an antagonist?

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The antagonist is a character or force in a story that opposes the protagonist, creating conflict.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

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What does the prefix 'photo' mean?

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The prefix 'photo' means 'light'.

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

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What is the RACES Writing Strategy?

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RACES stands for Restate, Answer, Cite evidence, Explain, and Summarize. It is a strategy for writing clear and detailed responses.

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is a figure of speech that involves exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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CCSS.L.6.5A

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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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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What is the purpose of figurative language?

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Figurative language enhances writing by creating vivid imagery and expressing ideas in creative ways.

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

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What is inference in literature?

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Inference is the process of drawing conclusions based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

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What is a paradox?

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A paradox is a statement that seems contradictory or absurd but may actually reveal a deeper truth.