Literary Terms

Ready to dive into a story? Guess what! The Exposition part of a plot diagram is your starting point. What does it introduce?

• The breathtaking climax of the story

• The satisfying resolution or ending

• Exciting background information and characters

• The intriguing main conflict

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Ready for a storytelling adventure? What's the Climax in a story?

• The exciting beginning where we meet characters and discover settings

• The thrilling turning point, often the story's most intense moment

• The journey after the climax, leading us towards the resolution

• The grand finale where all is revealed or resolved

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CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

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🌟 Dive into the heart of a story! What role does the Rising Action play in the journey of a plot diagram?

• To roll out the red carpet for the characters and setting

• To weave a web of suspense and thicken the plot

• To unveil the climax, the moment we've all been waiting for

• To tie up loose ends and reveal the story's outcome

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

🌟 Dive into the world of storytelling! What exactly does 'Setting' mean in the magical realm of a story? 🌍✨

• The plot and storyline

• The time and place in which the story unfolds

• The main characters embarking on adventures

• The moral or lesson woven into the tale

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

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CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Ready to dive into a story adventure? What exactly is a 'Conflict' in a tale?

• The main characters embarking on their journey

• The magical or not-so-magical setting of the tale

• The tricky problem that needs to be untangled

• The final chapter where all is revealed

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Ready to test your smarts? Let's dive into a brain teaser! Which text structure is like a detective uncovering clues to show the similarities and differences between two or more mysteries?

• Cause and Effect

• Chronological

• Compare and Contrast

• Problem and Solution

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CCSS.W.11-12.2D

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Let's dive into the world of words! What does 'Literal' really mean when we're talking about how words are defined?

• A figure of speech

• Taking words in their usual or most basic sense without metaphor or exaggeration

• A complex definition that varies by context

• None of the above

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CCSS.L.3.5A

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Ready to dive into the world of words? What exactly is figurative language?

• Is it the secret code only poets know?

• Or maybe it's just plain old language we use every day, right?

• Could it be that special language that's not meant to be taken at face value, but instead paints a picture or sparks an emotion?

• Or is it language that's always hiding behind metaphors?

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Ready to dive into the world of language? What exactly is a metaphor?

• A whimsical comparison using "like" or "as"

• A straightforward declaration, no frills attached

• Imaginative language that compares two things without the help of "like" or "as"

• A splash of imagery to brighten your writing

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Ready to dive deep into the world of literature? Let's explore! What exactly is an extended metaphor?

• A fleeting metaphor that makes a quick exit after its first appearance in a text

• A metaphor that's so excited, it repeats itself in a single sentence

• An adventurous metaphor that travels far and wide, developing its story across the entirety of a text

• A chameleon metaphor that blends many different senses into one

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

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CCSS.W.11-12.2D