A character that remains fundamentally the same.

• Protagonist
• Dynamic character
• Static Character
• Main Character

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

An indirect expression used to describe something considered blunt or harsh.

• Euphemism
• Apostrophe
• Conceit
• Allusion

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Recurring theme or element in a literary work.

• Allegory
• Motif
• Theme
• Setting

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

A form of language specific to a region or group.

• Diction
• Syntax
• Dialect
• Analogy

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Words that imitate sounds

• Diction
• Onomatopoeia
• Synecdoche
• Allegory

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

Use of irony, sarcasm, hyperbole, etc. in order to provoke change

• Parody
• Satire
• Allegory
• Idiom

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

A character that experiences great change.

• Main character
• Dynamic character
• Static character
• Antagonist

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Repetition of vowel sounds.

• Alliteration
• Euphemism
• Assonance
• Hyperbole

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

The implied meaning of the word that may be different than the dictionary definition.

• Denotation
• Diction
• Connotation
• Citation

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

An expression that means something other than the literal meaning (i.e., It's raining cats and dogs).

• Irony
• Euphemism
• Idiom
• Simile

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4