Literary Terms

Literary Terms

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English

8th Grade

Hard

CCSS
RL.8.4, L.8.5A, L.8.5C

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Monica Hobbs

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Diction

Back

The choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5C

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Syntax

Back

The arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language.

Tags

CCSS.W.8.4

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Tone

Back

The general character or attitude of a place, piece of writing, situation, etc.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Mood

Back

The atmosphere or pervading tone of something, especially a work of art.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Figurative Language

Back

Language that uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5A

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Imagery

Back

Visually descriptive or figurative language, especially in a literary work.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Genre

Back

A category of artistic composition, as in music or literature, characterized by similarities in form, style, or subject matter.

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