LEAP 2025 Prep

Front

What is the author's purpose?

Back

The author's purpose refers to the reason why an author writes a text, which can be to persuade, inform, or entertain the reader.

Front

What is a claim in writing?

Back

A claim is the author's opinion or message about a certain subject, communicated through specific sentence and paragraph structures, connotation, rhetorical devices, and figurative language.

Front

What does setting mean in a story?

Back

Setting is the background for the action of a story, including the time and place where the events occur.

Front

What is a synonym for 'curtail'?

Back

Reduce.

Front

What does it mean if a statement is plausible?

Back

If a statement is plausible, it is believable enough to possibly be true.

Front

What is tone in literature?

Back

Tone refers to the author's attitude toward the subject, which can influence how the reader perceives the text.

Front

What is mood in a story?

Back

Mood is the emotional atmosphere created by the author, which affects how the reader feels while reading.

Front

What is theme in literature?

Back

Theme is the central idea or underlying message of a literary work, often reflecting on universal human experiences.

Front

What is figurative language?

Back

Figurative language uses figures of speech, such as metaphors and similes, to create vivid imagery and express ideas in creative ways.

Front

What is imagery in literature?

Back

Imagery involves using descriptive language to create mental images for the reader, appealing to the senses.