Literary Terms- Sets #1, #2, and #3 (9th)

characterization

• defining a character
• methods a writer uses to develop characters
• the way a character looks
• the personality of a character

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

define: connotation

• negative thoughts
• false statement
• the feelings or emotions surrounding/associated with a word, beyond its literal meaning. Generally positive or negative in nature.
• negative connotation

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Define: analogy

• Comparing good and bad
• Comparison of two similar but different things, used to clarify an action or a relationship. Ex: Shells were to ancient cultures as dollar bills are to modern American culture.
• When two things are the same but different
• A short story

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

Which word is defined as: the lead or main character in a text. 

• Antagonist
• Protagonist
• Villain
• Hero

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

Which word is defined as: the lead or main character in a text. 

• Antagonist
• Protagonist
• Villain
• Hero

Which word is defined as: an excessive exaggeration.

• Alliteration
• Onomatopoeia
• Hyperbole
• Simile

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

The dictionary definition of a word is known as:

• Connotation
• Context Clues
• Denotation
• Diction

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

An author's choice of words is known as:

• Denotation
• Connotation
• Differentiation
• Diction

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

An objective summary contains OPINION.

• True
• False

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

A subjective summary contains OPINION.

• True
• False

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.7.2