Literary Concepts
The message or lesson that the author wants the reader to learn.
What is theme?
Sofia is being bullied at school by Emma.
What is character vs. character?
The highest point of interest, an important turning point in a series of actions, or the most forceful event in a story.
What is climax?
When you compare to unlike things using the words like or as.
What is simile?
The central point of a piece of writing.
What is main idea?
A struggle between to opposing forces.
What is conflict?
Punctuation used when referring to the title of a short story in an essay.
What are quotation marks?
The author discusses similarities and differences between people, things, concepts or ideas
What is compare and contrast?
John is afraid of flying in a plane, but it is his only choice if he wants to see his grandfather before he passes away.
What is character vs. self?
An extreme exaggeration used to prove a point.
What is hyperbole?
Identify POV- Chris loved chess. He practiced everyday.
What is third person point of view?
Jack must survive a cold winter in the wilderness.
What is character vs. nature?
Background knowledge + text clues=
What is an inference?
Repetition of a consonant sound in a line of a poem.
What is alliteration?
A fact, a statement, a quote, or event, that backs up a key idea.
What is a supporting detail?
Characters who change throughout the story.
What are round/dynamic characters?