Literary Terms

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Diction

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

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CCSS.L.8.5C

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Syntax

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

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CCSS.W.8.4

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Tone

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

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CCSS.RL.8.4

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Mood

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

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CCSS.RL.8.4

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Figurative Language

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

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CCSS.L.8.5A

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

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Imagery

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

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CCSS.RL.8.4

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Genre

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

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Literary Period

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A time and place characterized by an assemblage of interrelated cultural, societal, ideological, technological, historic, and other trends.

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Style

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The way in which something is written, as opposed to the meaning of the text.

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CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.W.8.3D

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Voice

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The individual writing style of an author, a combination of their common usage of syntax, diction, punctuation, character development, dialogue, etc.

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CCSS.W.8.3B