8th Grade Unit 3 Vocabulary

The perspective from which a story is told

• point of view

• dramatic irony

• suspense

• humor

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

When the audience know something that the characters do not, creating tension and suspense

• contrast

• dramatic irony

• fiction

• myths

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5A

A feeling of uncertainty or anticipation about what will happen next, keeping the reader engaged.

• humor

• development

• suspense

• analyze

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

The quality of being amusing or funny, adding entertainment value to the literary work

• fiction

• humor

• myths

• point of view

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

The organization or framework of a literary work, providing a cohesive and logical flow.

• formal style

• compare

• structure

• central idea

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

To examine in detail and explain the elements of a literary work, allowing for a deeper understanding

• analyze

• development

• theme

• credible

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

To identify similarities between two or more literary works, highlighting common themes and teqniques

• compare

• contrast

• point of view

• humor

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

To identify differences between two or more literary works, highlighting unique aspects or approaches.

• central idea

• objective summary

• contrast

• myths

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

The lesson, message or moral of a literary work.

• analyze

• dramatic irony

• theme

• humor

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

The main point or focus of a literary work, guiding the reader's interpretation.

• central idea

• fiction

• myths

• structure

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D