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WorksheetsLiterary Terms
Total questions: 29
Worksheet time: 16mins
A short phrase or sentence used to give a message learned from a speech or writing
theme
topic
Inner conversation
monologue
external dialogue
internal dialogue
soliloquy
Position from which objects are considered; attitude of mind.
Point of view (Perspective)
Bias
Beliefs
Topic
Repetition of the same sound in a group of words or line of poetry
Figurative Language
Rhyme Scheme
Alliteration
To regard or represent as a person; a lifeless (inanimate) thing or quality is spoken as alive
Imagery
Metaphor
Personification
Simile
Pictures in the mind; things imagined
Theme
Gestures
Fiction
Imagery
Figurative Language
precise, and expresses exactly what the author or speaker means.
using words out of their literal meaning to add beauty or force
Implied; not plainly expressed
explicit
implicit
Demonstrate the truth or existence of (something) by evidence or argument.
Answer
Prove
Explain
Make (an idea, situation, or problem) clear to someone by describing it in more detail or revealing relevant facts or ideas.
Answer
Prove
Explain
Answer: Restate the _______, and add your _________.
(a)
An opinion before there is reason for it; a leaning of the mind
agreement
bias
Table of contents, the index, headings, captions, bold words, illustrations, photographs, the glossary, labels, graphs, charts, and diagrams are examples of
(a)
The tendency to look at the bright side of things.
Pessimism
Optimism
The tendency to look at the dark side of things or to see difficulties and disadvantages.
Pessimism
Optimism
A traditional story, especially one concerning the early history of a people or explaining some natural or social phenomenon, and typically involving supernatural beings or events.
Fables
Nonfiction
Fairy Tales
Myths
of the highest grade of quality; excellent; famous in literature, history, or art.
ancient
fact
poignant
classic
spirit; character; style
tone
mood
theme
imagery
Be a warning or indication of the future
foreshadowing
prediction
infer
Meaning something that contrasts with the literal or usual meaning
situational irony
verbal irony
A word used to qualify or limit a noun; used to describe a quality of noun or pronoun
Adverb
Verb
Adjective
Article
The intent for writing.
Author's Purpose
Author's Point of View
Author's Craft
Author's Name
Which of the following are text features?
table of contents, the index, and headings
captions, bold words, illustrations, and photographs
the glossary, labels, and graphs
charts and diagrams
Descriptive, Chronological, Compare & Contrast, Cause & Effect, Problem & Solution
Sequence
Irony
Text Features
Text Organization
Literal
a way of expressing oneself that does not use a word's strict or realistic meaning
taking words in their usual or most basic sense, without metaphors or allegories.
An idea, expression, plot, etc., take from another and used as one's own
credible
plagiarism
citation
allusion
An indirect reference
Allusion
Illusion
Demand for others to recognize main issue
claim
fallacy
logos
counterclaim
The style of speaking and writing
description
dialogue
dialect
diction
