Literary Terms (4th Grade)

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He showed Herculean strength. Referring to Hercules is an example of __.

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allusion

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Descriptive language that paints a picture in the reader's mind by appealing to the five senses is called __.

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imagery

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Parts of a __ include a cast of characters, setting, dialogue, stage directions, and scenes.

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drama

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Writing that deals with real people, events, and places is called __.

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nonfiction

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The attitude of the writer that is revealed in his/her story is known as __.

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tone

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A comparison between two unlike things using 'like' or 'as' is called __.

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simile

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A story's main message or lesson is referred to as the __.

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theme

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The time and place in which a story occurs is known as the __.

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setting

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The perspective from which a story is told is called the __.

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point of view

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A figure of speech that gives human qualities to animals or objects is called __.

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personification