FAST QUIZS- TEST TERMS

Metaphor

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

• A type of poem that uses rhyme and meter.

• A narrative technique that involves a flashback.

• A rhetorical device that asks a question without expecting an answer.

Connotation

• The literal meaning of a word.

• The implied or associated meaning of a word.

• A word's pronunciation.

• The grammatical function of a word.

Theme

• A recurring motif in a story.

• The central topic or idea explored in a text.

• A character's emotional journey.

• The setting of the narrative.

Context clues

• Hints or information within a text that help define a word.

• Words that are difficult to understand without a dictionary.

• Sentences that provide a summary of the text.

• Visual aids that accompany the text.

Paraphrase

• To summarize information in a shorter form.

• To restate information in your own words.

• To translate information into another language.

• To analyze information critically.

Summarize

• To provide a detailed analysis of a topic.

• To give a brief statement of the main points.

• To present a comprehensive report.

• To elaborate on the background information.

Mood

• The emotional atmosphere created by a text.

• A character's internal conflict.

• The setting of a story.

• The plot's main events.

Transition

• Words or phrases that connect ideas in writing.

• A type of literary device used to create rhythm.

• A method of organizing paragraphs in an essay.

• A technique for summarizing information.

Denotation

• The emotional or cultural association with a word.

• The literal or primary meaning of a word.

• A figure of speech that compares two unlike things.

• The way a word is pronounced.

Compare

• To examine similarities between two or more items.

• To analyze differences between two or more items.

• To summarize the main points of a text.

• To evaluate the effectiveness of a solution.