Hawkins Literary Devices and Text Structure Flashcard - Second Period

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What is the main reason for writing an informational text?

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To give the reader information.

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What are "context clues"?

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Hints in the text that help you understand new words.

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What is found in a story?

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It often has made-up characters and a story.

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What does "theme" mean in a story?

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The central message or big idea.

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Which is a primary source?

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A diary written during World War II.

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What is a secondary source?

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A document or recording that relates or discusses information originally presented elsewhere.

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What is the purpose of a narrative text?

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To tell a story or recount events.

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What is a metaphor?

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

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What is the setting of a story?

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The time and place in which the story occurs.

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What is a character in literature?

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