Literary Terms: Elements of Literature

What is the definition of 'Alliteration'?

• A) The repetition of the beginning sounds of two or more words.

• B) The repetition of the ending sounds of two or more words.

• C) The repetition of the middle sounds of two or more words.

Fill in the blank: To 'Annotate' means to write the ______ in your own words.

• gist

• summary

• details

• notes

Who is the 'Audience' for a text?

• The people that the book or text is written for.

• The author of the book or text.

• The publisher of the book or text.

• The editor of the book or text.

What is the 'Author’s Purpose'?

• The reason the author wrote the book, essay, etc.

• The main character of the book

• The setting of the story

• The author's favorite book

Fill in the blank: 'Characterization' involves bringing the ______ to life.

• characters

• plot

• setting

• theme

What does it mean to 'Cite Evidence'?

• Taking details from the text to support your own answer.

• Ignoring the text and writing your own opinion.

• Summarizing the entire text without details.

• Asking someone else for their opinion.

What is a 'Conflict'?

• A problem or disagreement

• A type of food

• A musical instrument

• A weather condition

What is the definition of 'Context-Clues'?

• Context clues are hints or information within a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words or phrases.

• Context clues are the main idea of a text.

• Context clues are the title of a book.

• Context clues are the author's purpose for writing.

What is an example of 'Dialogue'?

• A conversation between two or more people

• A monologue by a single person

• A written description of a scene

• A list of characters in a play

What does 'Flashback' mean?

• A sudden and disturbing vivid memory of an event in the past

• A type of camera effect

• A fast forward in time

• A type of dance move