used to convince the reader of the writer's point of view

writing that tells how to do something

a fictional tale that explains the actions of gods or the causes of natural phenomena

a beginning or coming into being

the story of a person's life written by that person in first person point of view

the perspective from which a story is told

first person point of view

Told from the viewpoint of one of the characters using the pronouns "I" and "We"

third person limited point of view

the narrator focuses on the thoughts and feelings of only one character

third person omniscient point of view

told by an all-knowing narrator from outside the story who reveals what every character thinks and feels

the repetition of consonant SOUNDS at the beginning of words. For example, Sally sells seashells by the sea shore.

giving human qualities to non-human things

comparison using like or as. Clue: You "smile" when you see someone you like. Example: The car was as cold as ice.

an expression with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the individual words

when a portion of the story goes back in time

The use of clues to suggest events that will happen later in the plot

to draw a reasonable conclusion from the information presented

to demonstrate that something is right; to defend with reasons

the various methods of communicating information

A listing of words with synonyms and antonyms

Clues in surrounding text that help the reader determine the meaning of an unknown word

a division or type of literature

a conversation between two persons

small text found near a picture that provides important information about the picture

poetry that does not contain regular patterns of rhythm or rhyme

instructions for actors and stage crew, usually set in italics

the author's attitude toward or opinion about a subject

A drawing that shows or explains something...usually includes labels and captions.

Drawings or photographs that help explain the text

A practical lesson about right and wrong

words and phrases that create imagery by using the 5 senses

a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact.

Writing that tells about real-life, people, places, things, ideas, or events.

fiction that involves an event in history. Contains historical facts, events, or people, but is not true.

a story written to be performed by actors; a play

the use of words that represent sounds

the pattern of rhyme in a poem (ex. ABAB)

when two words rhyme in the same line of poetry

to disagree; to say the opposite

Give the wrong idea; to deceive; to lead someone in the wrong direction

to say that something is larger or greater than it really is; "to stretch the truth"

The reason why something happens

the person who is telling the story; the speaker

repeating words, phrases, or similar grammatical structures to draw an analogy or slogan. ("Just as sun warms the earth, this blanket warms you!") ("Get a bucket of chicken and have a barrel of fun!")

Literary Terms and Concepts Flashcards

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setting

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where and when the story takes place

2.

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conflict

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the problem in the story

3.

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resolution

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finding a solution to a problem

4.

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main idea

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what a piece of writing is mainly about

5.

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theme

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The central idea or message of a work, the insight it offers into life

6.

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summary

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to shorten (3-5 sentences) and tell the beginning, middle, and end of a passage

7.

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chronological order

Back

in the time order in which events happened

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