Analyzing Language & Comparing Texts Quizs

Personification

• A figure of speech in which an object or animal is given human feelings, thoughts, or attitudes.

• A comparison between two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.

• A statement that appears contradictory but reveals a truth.

• An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Tone

• The main idea of the text.

• How the author wants the reader to feel.

• The setting of the story.

• The characters' motivations.

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Villain

• A heroic character who saves others.

• An evil or immoral character intent on harming others.

• A character who is misunderstood and seeks redemption.

• A character who provides comic relief in a story.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Analogy

• A comparison of two different things to show their similarities.

• A method of solving equations in mathematics.

• A type of literary device used to create humor.

• A scientific theory explaining the origin of species.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

Stanza

• A type of poem that tells a story.

• A group of lines within a poem, usually set off from others by a blank line or indentation.

• A single line of poetry that expresses a complete thought.

• A collection of poems by a single author.

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

Onomatopoeia

• The naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it.

• A figure of speech that compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.

• A word that has the same meaning as another word.

• A literary device that involves the repetition of consonant sounds.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Revenge

• A theme where the protagonist seeks to forgive the antagonist.

• A classic literary masterplot where the protagonist believes he's been wronged and seeks to retaliate against the antagonist.

• A plot where the protagonist seeks to understand the antagonist's motives.

• A narrative focused on love and reconciliation.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Underdog

• Someone in a story who is expected to win from the beginning.

• Someone in a story who is expected to lose.

• A character who always has the upper hand in conflicts.

• A hero who overcomes great odds to succeed.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Free verse

• A type of poetry with a strict rhyme scheme and rhythm.

• Poetry that is written in a narrative style.

• The name given to poetry that doesn’t contain a rhyme scheme or specific rhythm.

• A form of poetry that uses only metaphors.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

Indirect

• When an author reveals a character's traits through actions, thoughts, speech, etc., instead of saying it outright.

• A method where the author directly states a character's traits.

• A technique used to confuse the reader about a character's intentions.

• A style of writing that focuses solely on dialogue.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3