Language Arts Key Terms

Language Arts Key Terms

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English

5th Grade

Hard

CCSS
RL.5.4, RI.5.4, W.5.2D

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is alliteration?

Back

The repetition of the same initial consonant sound of each word in connected text (e.g., Harry the happy hippo hula-hoops with Henrietta).

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.2.4

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is drama?

Back

A genre that is a story told through dialogue and actions in script form for theater.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.L.4.6

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a simile?

Back

A comparison of two things that are unlike, usually using the words 'like' or 'as'.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is genre?

Back

A category used to classify fiction, poetry, drama, and nonfiction, usually by form, technique, or content. Examples include fantasy, historical fiction, and science fiction.

Tags

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.6.6

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the author's purpose?

Back

The objective, goal, or intended effect a writer wishes to achieve.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RI.6.6

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a metaphor?

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is hyperbole?

Back

An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5A

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