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.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

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.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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

• round
• flat
• static
• dynamic

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3