Literary Elements
What is the term for the struggle between two opposing forces in a story?
What is conflict?
In the sentence, “The detective was known for his sagacity when solving difficult cases,” what does "sagacity" mean?
What is wisdom or keen judgment?
What is the difference between a cause-and-effect structure and a problem-and-solution structure?
What is that cause-and-effect explains how one event leads to another, while problem-and-solution identifies a problem and proposes a resolution?
If an author is writing to inform, what is the main goal?
What is to give facts or knowledge?
How can context clues help you understand a difficult word or phrase in a passage?
What is by providing surrounding information, such as synonyms, antonyms, or examples, to help define or clarify the meaning?
What type of character changes throughout the story?
What is a dynamic character?
What does the word "antagonistic" most likely mean in the sentence: "The antagonist’s actions were antagonistic, causing a lot of tension in the story"?
What is hostile or opposed?
What is an example of a signal or clue word that indicates a comparison between two ideas?
What is "similarly" or "likewise","same" "in common"
What is the author's purpose when they try to persuade the reader?
What is to convince the reader to agree with their point of view?
Which question can help you determine the tone of a passage?
What is the author's attitude or feelings about this topic they've written about?
What is the lesson or message a story conveys?
What is the theme?
In the sentence, “His verbose explanation left the audience feeling overwhelmed,” what does "verbose" mean?
What is using more words than necessary, wordy?
How does a chronological text structure differ from a sequential one?
What is that chronological order arranges events based on time, while sequential order organizes events in a specific, logical sequence?
How can an author’s choice of tone affect their purpose in a passage about social justice?
What is that an urgent, serious tone can convey the importance of the issue and provoke action, while a satirical tone may criticize or expose flaws?
What is an inference?
What is a conclusion drawn from evidence in the text?
What is the term for when an author hints at what will happen later in the story without directly stating it?
What is foreshadowing?
Choose the best meaning of the word "ephemeral" in the sentence: “The beauty of the sunset was ephemeral, lasting only a few minutes.”
What is short-lived or temporary?
What type of text structure is used to explain a problem and provide solutions?
What is a problem and solution structure?
How can the inclusion of counterarguments strengthen an author's purpose in an argumentative essay?
What is that by addressing opposing viewpoints, the author can enhance their credibility and persuade readers of the validity of their stance?
What is the purpose of a summary?
What is to give a brief overview of the main ideas of a text with a little bit of the beginning, middle, and the end?
What is the term for a direct or implied reference to another work of literature, person, or event within a text?
What is allusion?
In the sentence, “The scientist’s discovery was groundbreaking, revolutionizing the field of medicine,” what does "groundbreaking" mean?
What is innovative, pioneering, or significant?
What is the purpose of using a descriptive text structure?
What is to provide detailed information about a topic?
Why would an author include facts and details in an article about a historical event?
What is to inform the reader about real events and provide accurate information?
In a story, if the main character is described as brave, helpful, and kind, what type of character is this likely to be?
What is a protagonist or hero?