Literary Terms

Fill in the blank: The arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language is called _______.

• syntax

• grammar

• semantics

• phonetics

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What is the definition of 'Tone'?

• The general character or attitude of a place, piece of writing, situation, etc.

• A musical sound with a specific pitch and duration.

• A type of color or shade.

• A method of communication using gestures.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

What is the definition of 'Mood'?

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

• A temporary state of mind or feeling.

• A type of weather condition.

• A musical term for tempo.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

What is the definition of 'Figurative Language'?

• Language that uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation.

• Language that is always literal and straightforward.

• Language that only uses metaphors.

• Language that is used in scientific contexts only.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Imagery: ________ descriptive or figurative language, especially in a literary work.

• Visually

• Audibly

• Tactilely

• Gustatorily

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

Genre: A category of artistic composition, as in music or literature, characterized by similarities in form, style, or subject ________.

• matter

• color

• size

• texture

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Literary Period: A time and place characterized by an assemblage of interrelated cultural, societal, ideological, technological, historic, and other ________.

• trends

• events

• movements

• developments

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

The definition of 'Style' is:

• A manner of doing something

• A type of clothing

• A musical genre

• A form of art

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

What does 'Voice' refer to in writing?

• The author's unique style and expression

• The grammatical structure of sentences

• The use of dialogue in a story

• The tone and mood of a piece

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Characterization in literature is:

• The process of creating and developing a character

• The setting of the story

• The main theme of the story

• The plot of the story

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D