Literary Terms and Definitions

What is the definition of Analogy?

• A comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification

• A statement that contradicts itself

• A word that has the opposite meaning of another word

• A figure of speech that gives human qualities to animals or objects

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CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.L.6.5B

CCSS.L.8.5B

What is the definition of Anecdote?

• A short amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person

• A scientific explanation of a phenomenon

• A detailed description of a historical event

• A mathematical formula used in statistics

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CCSS.W.11-12.2D

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What is the definition of Anaphora?

• The repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses.

• A figure of speech in which contradictory terms appear together.

• The attribution of human characteristics to non-human things.

• A reference to a well-known person, place, or event.

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CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the definition of Antithesis?

• Figure of balance in which two contrasting ideas are intentionally juxtaposed

• A figure of speech in which exaggeration is used for emphasis

• A statement that appears self-contradictory but reveals a truth

• A mild or indirect word substituted for one considered to be too harsh

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

What is the definition of Apostrophe?

• A punctuation mark ( ’ ) used to indicate either possession

• A type of poem with 14 lines

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

• A word that describes a noun

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CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.L.11-12.6

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CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

What is the definition of Call to action?

• An exhortation or stimulus to do something in order to achieve an aim or deal with a problem.

• A summary of the main points in a discussion.

• A type of marketing strategy focused on product pricing.

• A legal term referring to a court summons.

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CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

What is the definition of Chiasmus?

• A rhetorical or literary figure in which words, grammatical constructions, or concepts are repeated in reverse order, in the same or a modified form

• A figure of speech in which a part is made to represent the whole or vice versa

• A statement that appears self-contradictory but reveals a truth

• A comparison between two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'

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CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the definition of Connotation?

• Implied meaning of a word

• Literal meaning of a word

• A type of punctuation

• A grammatical error

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CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

What is the definition of Deductive Reasoning?

• In a simple deductive logic argument, you’ll often begin with a premise, and add another premise. Then, you form a conclusion.

• It is a process of drawing generalizations based on specific observations.

• It is a method of reasoning that involves making predictions based on past experiences.

• It is a way of forming opinions without any logical basis.

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CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

What is the definition of Denotation?

• Dictionary meaning of a word

• Emotional association of a word

• The sound of a word

• The origin of a word

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CCSS.W.11-12.2D

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