Lit Terms #2

What is the definition of irony?

• The underlying message or big idea of a piece of literature.

• A broad device that emphasizes the contrast between the way things are expected to be and the way they actually are or turn out.

• A situation in which the audience knows something about present or future circumstances that the character does not know about.

• A contradiction of expectation between what might be expected to happen and what actually occurs in a given situation.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the definition of theme?

• The underlying message or big idea of a piece of literature.

• A broad device that emphasizes the contrast between the way things are expected to be and the way they actually are or turn out.

• A situation in which the audience knows something about present or future circumstances that the character does not know about.

• A contradiction of expectation between what might be expected to happen and what actually occurs in a given situation.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Check all that apply:

What are the different types of irony?

**Hint: There are 3!**

• thematic irony

• dramatic irony

• plot irony

• situational irony

• verbal irony

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5A

What is the definition of situational irony?

• A broad device that emphasizes the contrast between the way things are expected to be and the way they actually are or turn out.

• A situation in which the audience knows something about present or future circumstances that the character does not know about.

• A contradiction of expectation between what might be expected to happen and what actually occurs in a given situation.

• A contradiction of expectation between what is said and what is meant which usually contains a sarcastic tone.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5A

What is the definition of dramatic irony?

• A broad device that emphasizes the contrast between the way things are expected to be and the way they actually are or turn out.

• A situation in which the audience knows something about present or future circumstances that the character does not know about.

• A contradiction of expectation between what might be expected to happen and what actually occurs in a given situation.

• A contradiction of expectation between what is said and what is meant which usually contains a sarcastic tone.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5A

What is the definition of verbal irony?

• A broad device that emphasizes the contrast between the way things are expected to be and the way they actually are or turn out.

• A situation in which the audience knows something about present or future circumstances that the character does not know about.

• A contradiction of expectation between what might be expected to happen and what actually occurs in a given situation.

• A contradiction of expectation between what is said and what is meant which usually contains a sarcastic tone.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5A

Which of the following are elements of plot?

**Check all that apply**

• Exposition

• Theme

• Inciting Incident

• Irony

• Climax

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Which of the following is an example of First Person Point of View?

• Morgan was terrified as she saw the big, ferocious dog run towards her. She didn't know if she would be able to escape in time.

• I was terrified as I saw the big, ferocious dog run towards me. I didn't know if I would be able to escape in time.

• The big, ferocious dog ran towards Morgan. She ran to try and escape in time.

• You were terrified of the big, ferocious dog running towards you. You didn't know if you would be able to escape in time.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What is the definition of third person limited point of view?

• Someone outside of the story that describes one of the characters’ experiences, feelings and reasons for doing things.

• Narration in which things are personally experienced, felt, and observed.

• Narration in which the pronoun “you” to address the reader directly.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What is the exposition?

• A series of relevant incidents that create suspense, interest, and tension in a narrative.

• The event or decision that begins a story's problems.

• The turning point in the narrative. It is often the most intense, exciting, or important point of the narrative.

• Provides background information about events, settings, and characters.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9