NJSLA Review

What is a literary device?

• an element or technique authors use in fiction or narrative text to convey a deeper meaning beyond the words on the page.
• words that are spoken aloud either to oneself or in a conversation with another character in a story.
• imagery or details that appeal to the five senses (see, smell, hear, taste, touch).
• a statement or lesson the author shares through the story indirectly- the readers must infer the theme, it is not stated directly

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

What is dialogue?

• words that are spoken aloud either to oneself or in a conversation with another character in a story.
• an element or technique authors use in fiction or narrative text to convey a deeper meaning beyond the words on the page.
• imagery or details that appeal to the five senses (see, smell, hear, taste, touch).
• the event that disrupts the main character’s normal life or routine and sets them on a new path with a conflict that must be resolved

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

What are sensory details?

• imagery or details that appeal to the five senses (see, smell, hear, taste, touch).
• the time, place, and atmosphere in which the story takes place
• words that are spoken aloud either to oneself or in a conversation with another character in a story.
• a statement or lesson the author shares through the story indirectly- the readers must infer the theme, it is not stated directly

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What is figurative language?

• words or phrases/groups of words that exaggerate, make a comparison, or alter the literal meaning in order to emphasize a particular point that is significant in some way.
• imagery or details that appeal to the five senses (see, smell, hear, taste, touch).
• the event that disrupts the main character’s normal life or routine and sets them on a new path with a conflict that must be resolved
• the sequence of events within a story from beginning to end

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

What is a protagonist?

• the main or leading character who is facing some type of problem or conflict they must overcome.
• A character who does not change throughout the course of the story (does not go through any kind of transformation or learn an important life lesson).
• A character that demonstrates some kind of change throughout the course of the story (experiences a transformation an/or learns a valuable life lesson)
• a character who actively opposes the main character or stands in the way of their progress towards overcoming a conflict

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

What is an antagonist?

• a character who actively opposes the protagonist or stands in the way of their progress towards overcoming a conflict
• the main or leading character who is facing some type of problem or conflict they must overcome.
• a problem or struggle between two opposing forces (most commonly between the protagonist and antagonist); can be internal or external
• the event that disrupts the main character’s normal life or routine and sets them on a new path with a conflict that must be resolved

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

What is a static character?

• A character who does not change throughout the course of the story (does not go through any kind of transformation or learn an important life lesson).
• a character who actively opposes the protagonist or stands in the way of their progress towards overcoming a conflict
• A character that demonstrates some kind of change throughout the course of the story (experiences a transformation an/or learns a valuable life lesson)
• a problem or struggle between two opposing forces (most commonly between the protagonist and antagonist); can be internal or external

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

What is a dynamic character?

• A character that demonstrates some kind of change throughout the course of the story (experiences a transformation an/or learns a valuable life lesson)
• the main or leading character who is facing some type of problem or conflict they must overcome.
• a character who actively opposes the protagonist or stands in the way of their progress
• A character who does not change throughout the course of the story (does not go through any kind of transformation or learn an important life lesson).

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

A ______ character is one who is complex, relatable to the reader, and displays many character traits.

• round
• flat
• static
• dynamic

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

A ______ character is one who is simple, can be considered two-dimensional, is often included as a sidekick or for one specific purpose (sometimes comic relief).

• flat
• round
• dynamic
• static

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3