Unit 3 Vocabulary

What is a consequence?

• A reward for good behavior

• A result or effect of an action or condition

• A type of punishment

• A random event.

Fill in the blank: A consequence can be either ______ or negative.

• neutral

• positive

• irrelevant

• minor

What is the overall attitude of a writer toward a subject or an audience called?

• Voice

• Tone

• Mood

• Motif

Fill in the blank: A positive tone can be described as cheerful, compassionate, and ____.

• A) Apathetic

• B) Anxious

• C) Enthusiastic

• D) Defensive

What does the 'voice' in literature refer to?

• The setting of the story

• The personality of the speaker

• The plot of the story

• The theme of the story.

In literature, you can recognize a character's ______ by studying their words, thoughts, and actions.

• setting

• plot

• voice

• theme

What is a 'claim' in writing?

• A writer's statement of a position or opinion about a topic

• A list of facts

• A summary of a story

• A question about a topic

Fill in the blank: In literature, a _______ is a recurring element that has symbolic significance in a story.

• A) flashback

• B) motif

• C) tone

• D) claim

What is a counterclaim?

• A supporting statement

• A claim statement that opposes the original claim

• A neutral statement

• A claim that supports the original claim.

Fill in the blank: A counterclaim is a claim statement that ______ the original claim.

• supports

• opposes

• ignores

• enhances