Literary Analysis
What is a theme in literature?
the central idea or underlying message that an author explores within a story, often a universal truth about humanity or society
What is the term for the main character in a story?
protagonist
What is the purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?
To summarize the main idea of the paragraph
What is the main idea of a text?
The central point or concept that the author wants to convey.
What is the subject of a sentence?
The person, place, thing, or idea that the sentence is about.
What is conflict in a story? Give at least one example of a type of conflict.
The central problem or struggle that drives the plot and shapes the characters' actions. Can be internal (character vs. self) or external (character vs. character, society, nature, etc.)
What is the difference between a metaphor and a simile?
metaphor directly compares two unlike things, while a simile uses "like" or "as"
What are transitions and why are they important to writing?
Words or phrases that connect ideas, they help the flow of writing.
What are inferences?
Conclusions drawn from evidence and reasoning in the text.
What is a fragment?
An incomplete sentence that lacks a main clause.
Define symbolism and provide an example.
the use of objects, characters, settings, or actions to represent abstract ideas or concepts, conveying deeper meanings beyond their literal interpretations. examples may vary.
What is personification?
giving human characteristics to non-human objects
Define thesis statement.
A sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay.
How can context clues help in the understanding of unfamiliar words?
They can provide hints to determine the meaning.
What is the correct verb form in the sentence "She ___ (go) to the store."?
goes
What is the difference between first and third person?
the first-person point of view uses pronouns like "I" or "we" to tell a story from the narrator's perspective, while third-person uses pronouns like "he," "she," or "they" to narrate from an outside perspective
What is the term for the perspective from which a story is told?
POV
What is active vs. passive voice?
Active emphasizes the subject performing the action. Passive emphasizes the action being done to the subject.
What is the purpose of summarizing a text?
To put the main points in a brief, concise overview.
What punctuation mark is used to indicate possession?
Apostrophe
How can the setting influence the plot of a story?
creating context, shaping character actions, and influencing the overall mood and themes of the narrative
Denotation refers to the literal, dictionary definition of a word, while connotation refers to the implied or suggested meaning and emotional associations a word carries beyond its literal meaning
What is the importance of audience awareness in writing?
It helps tailor the message to effectively communicate with the intended readers.
How does identifying the author's purpose affect comprehension?
It helps the readers understand the motivation behind the text and its intended impact.
What is a compound sentence?
A sentence that contains two independent clauses joined by a conjunction.