What is characterization?

the portrayal of a character's traits and qualities.

the analysis of a plot's structure.

the turning point in a story where the main conflict reaches its highest intensity.

the introduction of the main characters.

the resolution of the story's conflict.

What is the conflict of a story?

the central struggle or problem that characters face

a deep comparison of two unlike things

What is figurative language?

a form of expression that conveys meanings beyond the literal interpretation of words.

refers to the literal meaning of words.

What is foreshadowing?

hints at future events in a story.

A technique used to summarize a story's main events.

A method for character development in a narrative.

A way to create suspense by delaying information.

a direct comparison between two unlike things

a literal description of an object

an emotional state or feeling created in the reader

something that stands for or represents something else

a direct comparison of two unlike things

What is personification?

the attribution of human characteristics to non-human entities

a comparison using 'like' or 'as'.

a figure of speech that exaggerates.

a comparison that uses 'than' or 'with' instead of 'like' or 'as'.

language that appeals to the five senses

the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.

giving an object human qualities

the attitude or emotional quality expressed in writing or speech.

the repetition of consonant sounds

when words sound like their meaning

a comparison that uses like or as

What does theme mean?

the central message or underlying idea in a work of art or literature.

the physical setting of a story.

the title of a book or artwork.

Who is the speaker of a text?

The voice or persona conveying the message in the text.

The character who creates a problem in a story

The main character in the story.

What is 1st person point of view?

a narrative perspective using 'I' or 'we'.

a narrative perspective using 'you'.

a narrative perspective using 'he' or 'she'.

What is 2nd person point of view?

a narrative perspective that uses 'you' to engage the reader.

a perspective that uses 'they' to describe characters.

when the narrator speaks about themselves.

view uses 'he' or 'she' to tell a story.

What is 3rd person point of view?

a narrative perspective that uses 'he', 'she', 'they', or 'it' to describe events from an outside perspective.

describes events using only 'you' and 'your'.

uses 'I' and 'we' to narrate events.

when the narrator is a character in the story.

What does it mean to cite?

to reference a source of information.

to ignore a source of information.

to summarize a source without mentioning it.

to create a new source of information.

a copying or repeating of someone else's statement or thoughts.

a personal opinion expressed in writing.

a summary of a book or article.

a fictional statement created by an author.

Qtr 1 Lit Terms REVIEW

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which literary element involves the use of vivid and descriptive language appealing to the 5 senses?

Hyperbole

Imagery

Simile

Metaphor

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the term for the main character in a story, often facing a conflict?

Antagonist

Protagonist

Setting

Speaker

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which term refers to the time and place in which a story occurs?

Theme

Tone

Setting

Mood

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the literary term for an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally?

Simile

Hyperbole

Metaphor

Personification

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a counterclaim?

A claim that shows the other side of an argument

A claim that talks about countertops

A statement that informs readers what your essay is about

A true fact about life

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CCSS.RI.9-10.8

CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is an antagonist?

A character or force that opposes the protagonist in a story.

A setting that influences the plot.

The main character in a story.

A character that helps the protagonist achieve their goals.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a central idea?

A summary of the text's events.

A list of characters in the story.

The main lesson, message, or universal truth of a text.

The author's biography and background.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

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Qtr 1 Lit Terms REVIEW

Which literary element involves the use of vivid and descriptive language appealing to the 5 senses?

What is the term for the main character in a story, often facing a conflict?

Which term refers to the time and place in which a story occurs?

What is the literary term for an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally?

What is a counterclaim?

What is an antagonist?

What is a central idea?

What is characterization?

What is climax?

What is the conflict of a story?

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