English Language Arts Terms

A category used to classify types of literary work.

• anecdote

• genre

• point of view

• plot

The author's attitude, either positive or negative, toward a subject.

• genre

• setting

• bias

• generalization

I have a great story to tell. My cat, Chester, and I discovered a new way to eat Slim Jims. I dip them in peanut butter and it's delicious!

• This is told in 1st person point of view.

• This is a great example of resolution.

• This is a great example of third person point of view.

• This is a perfect example of generalization.

An author's attitude toward a subject. Examples include sarcasm, enthusiasm, or pessimism.

• genre

• point of view

• tone

• plot

The place and time a story takes place.

• genre

• point of view

• bias

• setting

The main idea of underlying meaning of a literary work. The reader can determine this by finding evidence that is supportable and covers the greatest percentage of the story.

• tone

• theme

• plot

• chronological order

All of the following are part of plot except __________________________.

• rising action

• bias

• climax

• resolution

The author's reason for creating a specific piece of work. The author may be writing to educate, entertain, or persuade.

• anecdote

• genre

• author's purpose

• inference

Mr. S. applied sun screen, and his Manchester United hat, which he lost body surfing. Next to his blanket, Mr. S put his newly found shells. The only thing missing from this perfect day was a shark attack.

What inference can be made from this passage?

• Mr. S. is careless

• Mr. S. was near an ocean.

• Sharks are deadly.

• It is 3:00 p.m.

A literary element that evokes certain feelings in the reader.

• mood

• tone

• point of view

• chronological order