Language Arts Key Terms
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is alliteration?
Back
The repetition of the same initial consonant sound of each word in connected text (e.g., Harry the happy hippo hula-hoops with Henrietta).
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CCSS.L.4.5
CCSS.L.5.5
CCSS.L.6.5
CCSS.RL.2.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is drama?
Back
A genre that is a story told through dialogue and actions in script form for theater.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.6
CCSS.L.6.6
CCSS.RI.4.4
CCSS.RI.5.4
CCSS.W.5.2D
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a simile?
Back
A comparison of two things that are unlike, usually using the words 'like' or 'as'.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5A
CCSS.L.5.5A
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is genre?
Back
A category used to classify fiction, poetry, drama, and nonfiction, usually by form, technique, or content. Examples include fantasy, historical fiction, and science fiction.
Tags
CCSS.L.6.6
CCSS.RI.5.4
CCSS.W.4.2D
CCSS.W.5.2D
CCSS.W.6.2D
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the author's purpose?
Back
The objective, goal, or intended effect a writer wishes to achieve.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
CCSS.RL.6.6
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a metaphor?
Back
A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5A
CCSS.L.5.5A
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is hyperbole?
Back
An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.5A
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