Literary Terms

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Metaphor

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating that one is the other.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

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Inversion

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The reversal of the usual or natural order of words in a sentence.

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Tone

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The attitude or approach that the author takes toward the work's central theme or subject.

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

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Concrete Poem

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A type of poetry that visually resembles its subject, often arranged in a shape that reflects the theme.

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

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Dramatic Poetry

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A long narrative poem that expresses emotions and feelings, often involving a dramatic situation.

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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Simile

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A figure of speech that compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

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Atmosphere

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The overall feeling or mood created by a literary work, often influenced by the setting and tone.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

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Ballad

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A form of narrative verse that can be sung or recited, often telling a story of love or adventure.

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

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Lyric Poetry

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A type of poetry that expresses personal emotions or thoughts, typically in a musical style.

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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End Rhyme

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A rhyme that occurs at the end of lines in poetry.

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CCSS.RL.7.4