Literary Terms Quiz

What does "connotative" mean?

• The literal/dictionary definition of a word.

• The feeling a word or phrase produces.

• Something that causes a change.

• Citing directly from the text.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

What is the "denotative" meaning of a word?

• The feeling a word or phrase produces.

• The reason an author writes something.

• The literal/dictionary definition of a word.

• The author provides factual information.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

What does "evidence" refer to in literature?

• The feeling a word or phrase produces.

• Citing directly from the text.

• The literal/dictionary definition of a word.

• The author provides factual information.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

What is the "author's purpose"?

• The reason he/she writes something.

• The feeling a word or phrase produces.

• Citing directly from the text.

• Something that causes a change.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

What does it mean to "inform" in writing?

• The author wants the reader to enjoy the writing.

• The author provides factual information.

• The author wants the reader to think or believe the same things they do.

• The feeling a word or phrase produces.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

What is the goal of writing to "persuade"?

• The author provides factual information.

• The author wants the reader to enjoy the writing.

• The author wants the reader to think or believe the same things they do.

• Citing directly from the text.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What does it mean to "entertain" in writing?

• The author provides factual information.

• The author wants the reader to enjoy the writing.

• The author wants the reader to think or believe the same things they do.

• The literal/dictionary definition of a word.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Which term describes using direct quotes from a text?

• Catalyst

• Evidence

• Inform

• Persuade

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

What is an "objective" statement?

• A statement that includes personal opinions

• A statement that is free of opinions and judgments

• A statement that describes a feeling

• A statement that tells a story

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

What does "subjective" mean in writing?

• Expressing personal opinions and/or feelings

• Listing factual information

• Providing a detailed description

• Summarizing a text

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D