PSSA Vocabulary Flashcard ELA Grade 6

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What is 'Nonfiction'?

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Factual writing that is designed primarily to explain, argue, instruct, or describe rather than entertain.

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What is an 'Autobiography'?

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The story of a person's life written by himself or herself.

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What is a conflict or problem in literature?

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A struggle or clash between opposing characters, forces, or emotions.

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What does an author's tone in a literary work represent?

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The author's attitude towards the audience and the characters.

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What is the 'Author's purpose' in writing?

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The author's intent to inform or teach someone, to entertain people, or to persuade or convince their audience.

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What is 'Fiction'?

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Literary works that are created from the imagination, not presented as fact.

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What is a 'Biography'?

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The story of a person's life written by someone other than the subject of the work.

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What is 'Theme' in literature?

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The central idea or underlying message of a literary work.

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What is 'Setting' in a story?

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The time and place in which the story occurs.

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What is a 'Character' in literature?

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A person, animal, or figure represented in a literary work.