Reading Literature
The message or lesson an author wants readers to learn from a literary text is called the ___.
What is the theme?
The most important idea that a nonfiction text is mainly about is called the ___.
What is the central idea or main idea?
A sentence that clearly states the main idea or claim of an essay is called a ___.
What is a thesis statement?
The snow whispered as it fell” is an example of what figurative language?
What is personification?
When analyzing two literary texts, students should examine elements such as plot structure and use of literary devices. What are these elements collectively known as?
What are literary elements?
When as a reader, we focus on the growth and interactions of a character
What is characterization
Features like headings, subheadings, and captions help you locate key information and are called ___.
What are text features?
Two high level transitions used to start a conclusion paragraph
What is "In final analysis", " All things considered" "overall", "ultimately"
“He is a rock when it comes to staying calm” is an example of what?
What is a metaphor?
A figure of speech where an object, person, or event represents a deeper meaning or concept is called
What is symbolism?
When an author hints at future events in the plot, it's called ___.
What is foreshadowing?
When an author uses facts and examples to back up their opinion or claim, they are providing ___.
What is evidence?
The feeling a reader is left with after reading is called ________
What is mood?
Repetition of consonant sounds, like “Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers,” is called:
What is alliteration?
“The thunder clapped loudly above the hills” is an example of:
Answer: What is onomatopoeia?
When you use clues in the text and your own thinking to understand what’s not directly stated, you’re making a(n) ___.
What is an inference?
An author writes for 3 different reasons such as:
What is to inform, persuade, or entertain
When an author revels their feelings/attitude about a topic through their writing
What is tone?
A huge exaggeration, like “I’ve told you a million times,” is called:
What is hyperbole?
The format for a paragraph in an extended response
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When a story is told from a character’s perspective using “I” or “we.”
What is first person point of view/narrative?
When two texts share a topic but explain it differently, comparing those differences shows your understanding of ___.
What is authors point of view or perspective?
When you address the opposite side of your argument in an essay, it’s called a ___.
What is a counterclaim?
A contrast between what is expected and what actually happens is called:
What is irony?
The two formats for a short response question
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