Literary Elements Baseline

Which literary element is most evident in the excerpt?

Excerpt 1: "A Long Night"

The wind howled through the trees, bending their branches like twisted fingers. Maya pulled her coat tighter around her shoulders, shivering against the cold. As she waited for the bus, her thoughts drifted back to the argument with her friend. She knew she had been stubborn, but pride held her back from apologizing.

• Conflict

• Setting

• Theme

• Symbolism

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

How does the author use setting to enhance the mood in the excerpt?

Excerpt 1: "A Long Night"

The wind howled through the trees, bending their branches like twisted fingers. Maya pulled her coat tighter around her shoulders, shivering against the cold. As she waited for the bus, her thoughts drifted back to the argument with her friend. She knew she had been stubborn, but pride held her back from apologizing.

• The sunny weather makes the character feel relaxed.

• The cold, windy night reflects Maya’s feelings of loneliness and regret.

• The warm room represents safety and comfort.

• The bus stop is crowded and noisy, adding excitement.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

What is the climax of the passage?

Excerpt 2: "The Unexpected Victory"

As the final whistle blew, Marcus couldn’t believe what had just happened. His team had scored the winning goal with only seconds to spare. The crowd erupted in cheers, and his teammates rushed toward him, lifting him onto their shoulders. Marcus couldn’t help but smile, knowing that their hard work had finally paid off.

• Marcus arriving at the game

• The final whistle blowing

• The team scoring the winning goal

• Marcus feeling proud of the team

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

What theme can be inferred from the passage?

Excerpt 2: "The Unexpected Victory"

As the final whistle blew, Marcus couldn’t believe what had just happened. His team had scored the winning goal with only seconds to spare. The crowd erupted in cheers, and his teammates rushed toward him, lifting him onto their shoulders. Marcus couldn’t help but smile, knowing that their hard work had finally paid off.

• Hard work and persistence lead to success.

• Luck is more important than effort.

• Winning is not as important as trying.

• Popularity is earned through achievements.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which literary element creates suspense in the passage?

Excerpt 3: "The Mysterious Letter"

A crumpled envelope lay on the doorstep, its edges frayed and worn. Curious, Jasmine picked it up and examined the faded handwriting. Her name was scrawled across the front in bold, uneven letters. Who would leave such a mysterious letter at her house? Jasmine's heart pounded as she tore the envelope open.

• Setting

• Conflict

• Mood

• Imagery

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3