Literary Terms Flashcard 2024-2025
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English
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8th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Apostrophe
Back
A figure of speech in which the speaker addresses an object, concept, or person (often absent), who is unable to respond.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Anti-hero
Back
The main character in a story who may lack conventional heroic qualities and attributes, such as idealism, courage, and morality.
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4C
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
CCSS.L.9-10.4C
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Alliteration
Back
The repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5
CCSS.L.5.5
CCSS.L.6.5
CCSS.RL.2.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Cliché
Back
An expression, idea, or element which has become overused to the point of losing its original meaning, even to the point of being trite or irritating.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.6
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.7.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Connotation
Back
The definition that centers around the emotional response of the word.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.5C
CCSS.L.8.5C
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Denotation
Back
The literal or primary meaning of a word, in contrast to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.6
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.W.7.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Protagonist
Back
The main character in a story, often facing a conflict that must be resolved.
Tags
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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