Literary Terms

Front

What is a conflict where a character struggles against technology?

Back

Person vs technology is a conflict type where a character faces challenges from technological forces or devices.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What is the definition of a theme in literature?

Back

The theme of a work is an idea that is dealt with throughout the narrative.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

What term describes language that appeals to the senses?

Back

Imagery is language that evokes sensory experiences.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

Front

What is the emotional meaning of a word called?

Back

Connotation refers to the emotional associations of a word, which can be positive or negative.

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CCSS.L.11-12.5B

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

Who is the protagonist in a story?

Back

The protagonist is the main character of the story, often facing challenges or conflicts.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

What is the term for a struggle between opposing forces in a story?

Back

Conflict is the term used to describe the struggle between opposing forces.

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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

Front

What is the difference between denotation and connotation?

Back

Denotation is the literal meaning of a word, while connotation includes the emotional and cultural associations.

Front

What is a literary device that gives human traits to non-human things?

Back

Personification is a literary device that attributes human characteristics to non-human entities.

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CCSS.L.6.5A

Front

What is the term for the main idea or underlying message of a literary work?

Back

The central idea or underlying message is known as the theme.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

What is a narrative perspective where the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters?

Back

Omniscient point of view is when the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters.

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6