Literary Terms

Mood

• The emotional state of a character in a story.

• The atmosphere or pervading tone of something, especially a work of art.

• A type of music that evokes feelings.

• A specific time period in history.

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CCSS.RL.8.4

Genre

• A category of artistic composition characterized by similarities in form, style, or subject matter.

• A specific type of musical instrument used in orchestras.

• A term used to describe the length of a literary work.

• A style of painting that focuses on realism.

Imagery

• A type of figurative language that uses exaggeration for emphasis.

• Visually descriptive or figurative language, especially in a literary work.

• A technique used to create rhythm in poetry.

• A method of organizing ideas in a narrative.

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CCSS.RL.8.4

Rhetorical Elements

• The use of language as a means to persuade.

• A type of literary device used in poetry.

• A method of organizing an essay.

• A technique for analyzing historical texts.

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CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.SL.8.3

Irony

• A similarity between expectation and reality, often used to create humor or emphasize a point.

• A contrast between expectation and reality, often used to create humor or emphasize a point.

• A situation where the outcome is exactly as expected, leading to no surprise.

• A literary device that involves the use of exaggeration for emphasis.

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CCSS.L.8.5A

Analysis

• Detailed examination of the elements or structure of something.

• A superficial overview of a topic.

• A random collection of data points.

• An unstructured approach to problem-solving.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Hyperbole

• Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

• A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things.

• A statement that is true and factual without exaggeration.

• A type of metaphor that uses 'like' or 'as' to compare two things.

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.L.8.5A

Diction

• The choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing.

• A type of figurative language used to create imagery.

• The rhythm and flow of a piece of writing.

• The overall theme or message of a literary work.

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CCSS.L.8.5C

Syntax

• The study of word meanings in a language.

• The arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language.

• The rules governing the pronunciation of words in a language.

• The use of symbols and signs in written communication.

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CCSS.W.8.4

Style

• The way in which something is written, as opposed to the meaning of the text.

• The main idea or theme of a text.

• The emotional response elicited by a text.

• The historical context in which a text was written.

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CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.W.8.3D