NWEA Vocab Week #3

Front

What is characterization?

Back

Characterization is the process of describing the character and qualities of someone or something.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

Front

What does 'tone' mean in literature?

Back

Tone refers to the writer's attitude towards the subject matter or audience.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

Front

What is a cause?

Back

A cause is the reason why something happens.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

Front

What is mood in literature?

Back

Mood is how the reader feels about the text while reading.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

Front

What is first person perspective?

Back

First person perspective is a story told from one's personal perspective, using pronouns 'I' and 'me'.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

Front

What is effect in literature?

Back

Effect refers to the result or outcome of a cause.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

Front

What is allusion?

Back

Allusion is a reference to another work of literature, person, or event.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

What is flashback?

Back

Flashback is a literary device that interrupts the chronological sequence of events to provide background information.

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Front

What is the difference between first person and third person?

Back

First person uses 'I' and 'me', while third person uses 'he', 'she', or 'they'.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

Front

What is the definition of a narrative?

Back

A narrative is a spoken or written account of connected events; a story.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.6