Literary Terms Flashcard 2024-2025
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English
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8th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the definition of connotation?
Back
Connotation refers to the emotional or cultural association that a word carries, beyond its literal meaning.
Tags
CCSS.L.8.5C
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a foil in literature?
Back
A foil is a character whose qualities or actions contrast with those of another character, highlighting particular traits of the other character.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an archetype?
Back
An archetype is a typical example of a character, theme, or situation that recurs throughout literature and is universally recognized.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.6
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.7.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a dystopia?
Back
A dystopia is an imagined society characterized by human misery, often under totalitarian rule or environmental disaster.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is dark comedy?
Back
Dark comedy is a genre that blends elements of humor with serious, often morbid themes, creating a satirical perspective on grim subjects.
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.6
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is denotation?
Back
Denotation is the literal or primary meaning of a word, without any emotional associations.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.6
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.7.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the purpose of a protagonist?
Back
The protagonist is the main character in a story, often facing challenges and driving the plot forward.
Tags
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.7.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
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