THEME & Literary Terms to KNOW

What is theme?

• The author's main point in a paragraph.

• The lesson or moral of the story (narrative).

• The authors main point of the entire text.

• A one word subject such as love, bravery, or rebellion.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

A theme should be supported by ...

• your own words
• evidence from the text
• rationale/reasoning
• ALL of the above

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

The turning point of a story where the protagonist often makes a change.

• rising action

• climax

• exposition

• inciting event

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

The "big idea or truth" the author wants the reader to know is the _________ of a story.

• plot

• theme

• conflict

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How a story makes the reader feel.

• imagery

• mood

• tone

• humor

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

The struggle between opposing forces in a story.

• conclusion

• conflict

• climax

• connotation

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

The method a writer uses to develop a character.

• characterization

• comedy

• caricature

• inference

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Which element of plot introduces the characters and the setting of the story?

• rising action

• inciting event

• resolution

• exposition

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

The attitude the writer takes towards a subject or an audience is

• Mood

• Tone

• Perspective

• Point of view

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

What term means stories that come from a writer's imagination that are made up?

• nonfiction

• fiction

• theme

• conflict

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3