Literary Terms I
Literary Terms II
Claim, Evidence, Reasoning
Theme
Text Structure
Symbolsim
100
When an object, design, or even person represents a bigger idea it is called:
Symbolism
100
What is "a literary device used to give an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story."
Foreshadowing
100
In a recent study, 78% of students like community service.
Claim, evidence, or reasoning?
Evidence
100
Theme is not the same thing as the ---- of a text .
a) Topic
b) Character
c) Conflict
d) Setting
Topic
100
Before putting the model car together, we gathered our supplies. Then we were able to read and follow the directions. Before long our car was done.
What type of text structure is this?
Sequence
100
What does fog symbolize?
lost, isolation, unclear thinking
200
Types of stories that are about real events and are based in truth are:
Nonfiction
200
Verbal Irony is:
When what is said is the opposite from what is intended (ex. Sarcasm).
200
This affordable price is great for middle school students who don’t have as much money as adults.
Claim, evidence, or reasoning?
Reasoning
200
Theme? Giving brings the giver happiness.
True or False?
True.
200
Kiki wanted to join a house at Hogwart's so she drew a Venn Diagram with the pros and cons of each house. She finally settled on Ravenclaw!
What type of text structure is this?
Compare and contrast.
200
What does a key usually symbolize in literature?
power, knowledge, mystery, initiation
300
When you read a story and understand a main point, universal idea, or lesson from the story is also called a:
Theme
300
The turning point or highest point of tension in the story is called the:
Climax
300
According to the American Health Association, peanut butter is a great source of protein.
Claim, evidence, or reasoning?
Claim
300
"You should always try your best to do well" is an example of a subject or a theme?
Theme
300
"But, similarly, however, also, and on the other hand" are all signal words for what type of text structure?
Compare and Contrast
300
What does a mountain usually symbolize?
place where heaven and earth meet, stability, safety, pride
400
Dramatic Irony is:
When the reader or audience knows something a character does not know
400
The part of the story when the conflict is solved is called the:
Resolution
400
Evidence is always used to...
Support your claim.
400
Theme is often found in a story by----.
How the characters in the story change.
400
What type of text structure?
Description
400
What does the use of Darkness usually symbolize?
chaos, evil, death, destruction, captivity
500
Situational Irony is:
When there is a disparity between what is expected and what actually occurs
500
A protagonist is a character who:
Is the main character
500
Aliens drink green stuff and they speak a weird language. They have spaceships to travel in. Aliens also look funny. They come from places that have weird names. They also walk funny.
Claim, Evidence, or Reasoning?
Reasoning
500
She sobbed for hours trying to think of a way out of having to tell her father she wrecked her new car. After stewing over it for quite some time, she called her father on his cell phone. "Thank you," he said.
What is a potential theme?
It's important to be honest.
500
What type of text structure is this?
Cause and Effect
500
What does this symbol mean? There are 3 items.
The original 13 colonies, 50 states, and Freedom/ America.