Literary Terms
What do we call the main character in a story?
Protagonist
What part of speech describes a noun?
Adjective
What is the main idea of a text?
the central point or message the author is making
What is the first paragraph of an essay called?
Introduction
Who wrote Romeo and Juliet?
William Shakespeare
What is a struggle between opposing forces in a story?
Conflict
Choose the correct word: “There / Their / They’re going to the movies.”
They're
What is an inference?
a conclusion drawn using evidence and reasoning
What should a thesis statement do?
state the main idea or argument of the essay
Which poet wrote The Raven
Edgar Allan Poe
Giving human traits to nonhuman things is called what?
Personification
Identify the error: “Him and me went to the store.”
He and I
When reading, what does “tone” refer to?
the author’s attitude toward the subject
Name three parts of a strong body paragraph.
topic sentence, evidence, and explanation
Who Wrote Dear Martin?
Nic Stone
What is the difference between metaphor and simile?
a simile uses “like” or “as,” a metaphor does not
What is the difference between its and it’s?
‘its’ is possessive, ‘it’s’ means ‘it is’?
If a story is told by a character using “I,” what point of view is it?
first-person point of view
What type of writing is meant to persuade readers?
argumentative or persuasive writing
This Author is known for his many books turned movies including "A walk to Remember, Dear John and The Notebook
Nicholas Sparks
What is it called when the audience knows something the characters don’t?
Dramatic Irony
What type of sentence is this: “Because I was late, I missed the bus.”
Complex
What’s the difference between theme and moral?
theme is a central idea; moral is a lesson or advice
What is the purpose of a counterclaim?
to acknowledge and refute the opposing argument
This book features characters such as Stanley and Zero that takes place at Camp Green Lake
Holes