ELA terms

What is an autobiography?

• A fictional story about someone's life.

• A self-written account of the author's life.

• A biography written by another person.

• A collection of letters written by the author.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

Who is the narrator in a story?

• The person telling the story.

• The main character of the story.

• The author of the story.

• The reader of the story.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

What are context clues?

• Hints in the surrounding text that help find the meaning of a word.

• Words that are used to confuse the reader.

• Sentences that are unrelated to the main idea.

• Definitions provided at the end of a text.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

What is a character in a story?

• A setting where the story takes place.

• A person, animal, or figure represented in a story.

• The main idea or theme of the story.

• A type of literary device used in writing.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What do you call the person who is telling the story?

• The author

• The narrator

• The protagonist

• The editor

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

What is a drama?

• A type of literature intended for performance, often involving conflict and emotion.

• A form of poetry that expresses personal feelings.

• A narrative that is primarily focused on historical events.

• A genre of music characterized by its emotional depth.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

What is a playwright?

• A person who writes plays.

• A person who directs films.

• A person who acts in theater.

• A person who produces music.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

What is a theme in literature?

• A theme is the central message or lesson that the author wants to convey.

• A theme is the setting of the story.

• A theme is the main character's journey.

• A theme is the conflict between characters.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.7.2

What is the main idea of a story?

• The main idea is the moral lesson of the story.

• The main idea is who or what the story is about.

• The main idea is the setting of the story.

• The main idea is the author's purpose for writing.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

What is a genre?

• A category of literature, such as fiction, non-fiction, poetry, or drama.

• A type of writing that focuses on real events and facts.

• A specific style of painting or visual art.

• A musical composition that tells a story.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.5