Literary Elements Review

What is the meaning of Central Idea

• the most important point that an author makes about a topic in a text

• the sequence of events that take place in a work of literature

• an individual in a literary work whose thoughts, feelings, actions, and reactions move the action of the plot forward

• the subject of a text, usually expressed as a single word or phrase in the form of a noun

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What is the meaning of the word Character?

• a writing or speaking technique that helps to make arguments more persuasive

• an individual in a literary work whose thoughts, feelings, actions, and reactions move the action of the plot forward

• information and evidence used to prove or corroborate something

• the central idea or message of a work of literature, often expressed as a general statement about life

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is it mean to Analyze?

• precisely and clearly expressed, leaving no room for doubt

• to examine the parts of something in detail

• the type of narration used, as in first person, second person, or third person

• a device that writers use to make their arguments appeal to readers

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the best definition of the word Topic?

• information and evidence used to prove or corroborate something

• the main problem or struggle in a work of literature

• the necessary components of a work of literature, such as characters, plot, setting, point of view, and theme

• the subject of a text, usually expressed as a single word or phrase in the form of a noun

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the meaning of the word Explicit?

• implied but not stated directly

• an author’s reason for writing, such as to entertain, to inform, or to persuade

• precisely and clearly expressed, leaving no room for doubt

• the art of speaking and writing persuasively

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

What is the meaning of the word Implicit?

• to examine the parts of something in detail

• precisely and clearly expressed, leaving no room for doubt

• implied but not stated directly

• a persuasive technique that aims to establish a writer’s or speaker’s credibility and shared values with the audience

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

What is the meaning of the word Conflict?

• the time and place of the events in a work of literature

• the sequence of events that take place in a work of literature

• the central idea or message of a work of literature, often expressed as a general statement about life

• the main problem or struggle in a work of literature

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the definition of the word Plot?

• the sequence of events that take place in a work of literature

• information and evidence used to prove or corroborate something

• a device that writers use to make their arguments appeal to readers

• an author’s reason for writing, such as to entertain, to inform, or to persuade

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the meaning of the word Theme?

• the central idea or message of a work of literature, often expressed as a general statement about life

• the necessary components of a work of literature, such as characters, plot, setting, point of view, and theme

• a persuasive technique that appeals to logic and reasoning

• a device that writers use to make their arguments appeal to readers

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the meaning of the word Point Of View?

• the type of narration used, as in first person, second person, or third person

• an author’s reason for writing, such as to entertain, to inform, or to persuade

• a device that writers use to make their arguments appeal to readers

• the necessary components of a work of literature, such as characters, plot, setting, point of view, and theme

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6