Literary Terms
The lesson of a story
Theme
She was strong like a bull.
Simile
Which of the following quotes is an example of how the central idea recurs (is developed) in the text?
Theme/Central Idea
Your opinion is also your
Claim
How many details do you need to get full credit in your short responses?
TWO!
The main character in the story
Protagonist
In chapter 5 Mrs. Phinney talks about how much her husband likes Charles, then in chapter 18 we learn they are adopting him.
Foreshadowing
How does the setting of the story impact the plot?
Setting/Plot
Central idea is another word for
Theme
What must you do after you use a quote?
give page number AND explain
(will accept just explain)
Comparing two opposite events for a reason
Juxtaposition
When something represents something else (in Lyddie the frog, the bear, Lyddie's dress)
Symbolism
Based on the text, what does the word ________ most likely mean?
Vocabulary/Unknown Words
A person who is always positive and thinks on the bright side.
Optimist
What are the three parts to your hook?
Use your quote/question/adage
Explain it
Connect it to the story
Figuring something out that is not directly said. Using what you already know in addition to what is said.
Inference
A police office gets pulled over.
A firehouse burns down.
Diana tells Lyddie to keep a low profile
Irony
In chapters 15-18 how does the author demonstrate that Lyddie has grit?
Inferring/Analyzing a Character
Author's Craft
Another word for being enslaved. (the state of being a slave)
Servitude
This is the strategy of analyzing a moment in a text where an older character is speaking to/helping the main character
"Words of the Wiser"
Studying or analyzing a character
Characterization
Student Teacher
Jumbo Shrimp
Deafening Silence
Oxymoron
Based on chapters 11-16, how are Lyddie's and Diana's views on working in the mills different?
Point of View/Perspective
To overcome challenges and never give up is to show ____.
Grit
What are the three types of connections you can make with a text?
Text to Text
Text to Self
Text to World