3rd Grade Reading Literature Vocabulary Flashcard

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What does the term 'literal' mean in literature?

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Real/Exactly as it is

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What is the meaning of 'non-literal' in literature?

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Not exact meaning/Figurative

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What is the central message of a story?

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The Lesson of the Story

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What is the lesson that can be learned from a story?

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Moral

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What is a scene in a drama?

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A part of the play where the action takes place

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What is a character in a story?

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A person, animal, or figure in a story or play.

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What is a plot in literature?

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The sequence of events that make up a story.

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What is a setting in a story?

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The time and place where the story occurs.

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What is a theme in literature?

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The main idea or underlying message of a story.

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What is dialogue in a story?

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The spoken words between characters.