Literary Terms

What is exposition in literature?

• A narrative technique that involves the use of dialogue to reveal character traits.

• The introduction of background information within a story, such as setting, events that occurred before the main plot, and the characters.

• A literary device used to create suspense and tension in a story.

• The conclusion of a story where the main themes are summarized.

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

What is a flashback?

• A literary device that describes a character's thoughts and feelings.

• A narrative technique that provides background information about characters or events.

• A literary device where the author interrupts the plot to recreate an event from an earlier time.

• A method of storytelling that occurs in a linear fashion without interruptions.

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

What is alliteration?

• The repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words.

• A literary device that uses exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.

• A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

• The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is suspense in literature?

• A feeling of excitement about the story's conclusion.

• The anxiety a reader feels about what may happen next in a story.

• A technique used to create humor in writing.

• The resolution of a conflict in the narrative.

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

What is a simile?

• A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

• A type of metaphor that does not use 'like' or 'as'.

• A literary device that exaggerates for emphasis.

• A phrase that describes something in a literal sense.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

What is a narrative?

• A narrative is a spoken or written account of connected events; a story.

• A narrative is a type of poem that tells a story.

• A narrative is a summary of events without any personal opinion.

• A narrative is a collection of unrelated facts and figures.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

What is the theme of a story?

• A moral lesson that characters learn

• The setting and time period of the story

• The truth about life that is revealed in a story

• The main conflict between characters

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

What is resolution in a story?

• The part of the story where the conflicts are resolved and the story comes to a close.

• The introduction of the main characters and setting.

• The climax where the main conflict reaches its peak.

• The part where the author provides background information.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

What is rising action?

• Rising action is the main part of the story where the complications arise.

• Rising action is the conclusion of the story where all conflicts are resolved.

• Rising action is the introduction of the characters and setting in the story.

• Rising action is the part of the story that includes the climax and resolution.

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

What is a metaphor?

• A direct comparison between two unlike things that does not use 'like' or 'as'.

• A type of simile that uses 'like' or 'as'.

• A figure of speech that exaggerates for emphasis.

• A comparison that highlights similarities between two things.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D