Literary terms

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What is the climax of a story?

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The climax is the most intense, exciting, or important point of the story, where the main conflict reaches its peak.

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CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

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What does a 3rd person omniscient narrator do?

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A 3rd person omniscient narrator sees all and knows all, providing insights into the thoughts and feelings of multiple characters.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.5

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What type of conflict is character versus self?

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Character versus self is an internal conflict, where a character struggles with their own emotions, beliefs, or decisions.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

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What is foreshadowing in literature?

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Foreshadowing is a literary device that uses hints or clues to suggest what will happen later in the story.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.5

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What is the theme of a story?

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The theme is the central idea or lesson learned in a story, often reflecting the moral or message the author wants to convey.

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CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

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What is an exposition in a plot?

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The exposition is the beginning part of a story that introduces the characters, setting, and basic situation.

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CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

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What is falling action in a plot?

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Falling action is the part of the story after the climax where the tension decreases and the story begins to resolve.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

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What is a metaphor?

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

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

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What is irony in literature?

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Irony is a literary device where the intended meaning is different from the actual meaning, often highlighting a contrast.

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CCSS.L.8.5A

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What is a protagonist?

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The protagonist is the main character in a story, often facing challenges and driving the plot forward.

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CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7