Literary Elements and Devices (Basic Definitions)
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Literary Elements and Devices (Basic Definitions)
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English
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7th - 11th Grade
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Elena Celorio
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The word used to identify the main character in a story.
Protagonist
Antagonist
Villain
Dynamic Character
Tags
CCSS.L.7.6
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
CCSS.W.7.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The term used to identify the character that creates a "conflict" for the main character.
Protagonist
Antagonist
Bad Guy
Dynamic character
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.6
CCSS.L.7.6
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
CCSS.W.7.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The time, place, historical or cultural backdrop is referred to as, what?
Plot
Theme
Setting
Imagery
Tags
CCSS.L.7.6
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The _________ refers to the main events that take place in the story; including the exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution and conclusion.
theme
setting
plot
structure
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.5
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.5
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is "Symbolism"?
A tangible or concrete thing that represents an idea
A sign that marks the brand
the time, place and background of a story
descriptive language that appeals to the reader's five senses
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5
CCSS.L.5.5
CCSS.L.6.5
CCSS.L.7.5
CCSS.L.8.5
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Identify the conflict:
Person vs. Society
Person vs. Nature
Person vs. Self
Person vs. Person
Tags
CCSS.L.7.6
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
CCSS.W.7.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Identify the conflict:
Person vs. Self
Person vs. Person
Person vs. Society
Person vs. Nature
Tags
CCSS.L.7.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.7.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
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